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V888 ALP

2000 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,835 mi
Last recorded91,835 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 91,835 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 91,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 89,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 89,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,331 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,011 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,871 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 68,627 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,097 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,062 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,772 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 59,813 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,813 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front offside front brakedisc slight worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 43,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside headlamp not in clean condition not affecting light output

nearside offside front disc slight worn

nearside offside rear disc slight worn

rear regestration plate slight deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,043 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,282 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 36,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V888 ALP is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V888 ALP, 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.

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What year was V888 ALP registered?

V888 ALP is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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