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R888 JPC

2017 BMW Alpina

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,882 mi
Last recorded72,882 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW Alpina40,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 JPC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 72,882 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 63,017 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 53,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 44,770 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 44,766 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 36,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,116 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 36,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 32,545 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front inner sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,822 miles

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

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

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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R888 JPC is a 2017 BMW Alpina in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 40,930 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 R888 JPC, 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 9 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R888 JPC registered?

R888 JPC is a 2017 BMW Alpina, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is R888 JPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 JPC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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