MOT Status
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94,717 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both Rear Brake Hoses Rubbing On Suspension Arms
Central Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
Nearside Front Brake Hose Fouling On Anti Roll Bar Drop Link
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
center exhaust clamp split
underbody and suspension component undersealed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
centre exhaust clamp split
underbody and components undersealed
o/s/front tyre cracked
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
o/s/front back plate insecure
o/s/front tyre cracked
front brakes poor
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
front brakes poor
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Chassis number changed from one displayed on windscreen
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Chassis number changed from one displayed on windscreen
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad warning light illuminated
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Emissions level too low to register on diesel smoke machine.
Minor chips on front windscreen.
How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?
Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP57 FVE is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2008 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 69,504 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW Alpina fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP57 FVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW Alpina typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SP57 FVE registered?
SP57 FVE is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 January 2008.
Is SP57 FVE safe to buy?
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