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W4 TKM

2008 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,558 mi
Last recorded106,558 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 TKM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 106,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion started on rear subframe

Pass 17 Mar 2025 97,262 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,985 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 94,083 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,516 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 89,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 89,412 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,381 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,179 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,485 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 76,084 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 76,083 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 69,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,007 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,994 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 47,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,606 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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W4 TKM is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W4 TKM, 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 W4 TKM registered?

W4 TKM is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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