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T8 ONO

2001 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

116,814 mi
Last recorded116,814 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 ONO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 116,814 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 116,312 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 115,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 114,268 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,109 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 111,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 110,780 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 110,759 miles

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 110,205 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 109,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 102,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 97,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust rubber mountings broken

Fail 22 May 2013 97,325 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center exhaust rubber mountings broken

Pass 16 May 2012 92,366 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 84,487 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 78,471 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 73,538 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 73,538 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 66,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 58,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 48,210 miles

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
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T8 ONO is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T8 ONO, 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 25 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T8 ONO registered?

T8 ONO is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is T8 ONO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 ONO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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