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BMW Alpina

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

F24 ARKMOT history

F24 ARK is a black petrol BMW Alpina first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,993 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F24 ARK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F24 ARK was last recorded at 87,993 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,273 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,720 miles
Average per year
3,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,993 miles
  • 2025 – 85,273 miles
  • 2024 – 82,841 miles
  • 2023 – 77,257 miles
  • 2021 – 75,651 miles
  • 2020 – 75,159 miles
  • 2019 – 70,835 miles
  • 2018 – 67,174 miles
  • 2017 – 64,251 miles
  • 2016 – 61,791 miles
  • 2015 – 57,433 miles
  • 2014 – 50,333 miles
  • 2013 – 44,754 miles
  • 2012 – 39,508 miles
  • 2011 – 28,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,993 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,993 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,993 miles
    Test number
    325234544062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,273 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,273 miles
    Test number
    294948792657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,841 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    192637080154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,257 miles (+1,606)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,257 miles
    Test number
    310441634842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,651 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    75,651 miles
    Test number
    342044269022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,159 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    75,159 miles
    Test number
    431301445520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,835 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,835 miles
    Test number
    299415453145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,174 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,174 miles
    Test number
    918318439666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,251 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,251 miles
    Test number
    934014612622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,250 miles (+2,459)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,250 miles
    Test number
    145266494733
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
  11. Pass61,791 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,791 miles
    Test number
    191296825919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,784 miles (+4,351)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,784 miles
    Test number
    856755968986
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass57,433 miles (+7,100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,433 miles
    Test number
    416329195060
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded inner face.
  14. Pass50,333 miles (+5,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,333 miles
    Test number
    985569794020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass44,754 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,754 miles
    Test number
    227861403427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,508 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,508 miles
    Test number
    927223792010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  17. Fail39,321 miles (+10,697)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,321 miles
    Test number
    819888582023
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  18. Pass28,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,624 miles
    Test number
    119324681489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about F24 ARK

Does F24 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F24 ARK is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F24 ARK?
The MOT on F24 ARK is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F24 ARK done?
F24 ARK was recorded at 87,993 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,810 miles a year.
Has F24 ARK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F24 ARK has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2017.
Has the mileage on F24 ARK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on F24 ARK find?
F24 ARK passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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