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88 JHF

2012 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,638 mi
Last recorded106,638 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 JHF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 106,638 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 101,337 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 101,336 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 94,967 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 92,089 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,234 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 83,829 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,043 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 65,325 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,454 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 20 Oct 2016 51,879 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,334 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view before testing

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Fail 3 Nov 2015 44,334 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view before testing

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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88 JHF is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 75,992 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 88 JHF, 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 14 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 88 JHF registered?

88 JHF is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is 88 JHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 JHF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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