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R8 ATH

2000 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,841 mi
Last recorded87,841 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 ATH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 May 2025 87,841 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 87,436 miles

Front grill insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2023 87,321 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,585 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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R8 ATH is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 97,471 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 R8 ATH, 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 26 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R8 ATH?

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What year was R8 ATH registered?

R8 ATH is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is R8 ATH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 ATH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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