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V23 JDG

2008 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,474 mi
Last recorded110,474 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 JDG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 110,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 93,139 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil & stanchion corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,350 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,332 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 81,241 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 79,639 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Front Lower Bracket Slightly Damaged Need Attention

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front & Rear Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,450 miles

Both Front Brake Hose Are Deteriorated

Both Rear Tyres Are Getting Worn From Inner Edge

Exhaust System Bracket Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 7 Jun 2016 67,447 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,648 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,832 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 54,832 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,064 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,767 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 48,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V23 JDG is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V23 JDG, 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 V23 JDG registered?

V23 JDG is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is V23 JDG safe to buy?

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