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S8 SWS

2011 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,650 mi
Last recorded135,650 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Alpina66,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 SWS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 135,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges inner edge heavily worn Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 265/35/19 98W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear headlight level rod seized

Fail 8 Sep 2025 135,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges inner edge heavily worn Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 265/35/19 98W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear headlight level rod seized

Pass 16 Sep 2024 131,365 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 131,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall tyre at 2.6mm Kumho 245/35/19 93Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall tyre at 3mm Kumho 245/35/19 93Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 127,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 124,104 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 124,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,277 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x Rear of vehicle ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 113,160 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 105,777 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 100,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 94,468 miles

both rear tyre tread wearing thin

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 64,771 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 64,771 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,380 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 41,376 miles

Nearside 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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S8 SWS is a 2011 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 66,162 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 S8 SWS, 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 15 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S8 SWS registered?

S8 SWS is a 2011 BMW Alpina, first registered on 28 July 2011.

Is S8 SWS safe to buy?

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