CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV08 HTJ

2008 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,096 mi
Last recorded67,096 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 HTJ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 67,096 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

chips in screen

offside mirror casing missing

offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2025 67,096 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

both front brake flexi hoses perished

chips in screen

offside mirror casing missing

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2024 66,599 miles

cut in offside rear tyre not down to cords

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 66,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

cut in offside rear tyre not down to cords

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 66,551 miles

offside rear tyre cut in tread

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 65,133 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 62,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,604 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 58,344 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,113 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,151 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 37,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 26,793 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,991 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 16,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 15,912 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?

Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
4,292
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 568
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 254
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 226
Full BMW Alpina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV08 HTJ is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SV08 HTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SV08 HTJ?

You can check the full history of SV08 HTJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV08 HTJ registered?

SV08 HTJ is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is SV08 HTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 HTJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV08 HTJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV08 HTJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.