BMW 540I Alpina B10 V8 S 4.8L 4 Door Auto Saloon

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,398 cc

V8 SGRMOT history

V8 SGR is a blue petrol BMW 540I Alpina B10 V8 S 4.8L 4 Door Auto Saloon first used on 26 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
81,585 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 SGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW 540I Alpina B10 V8 S 4.8L
Model
4 Door Auto Saloon
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V8 SGR was last recorded at 81,585 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,463 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
122 miles
Average per year
2,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,585 miles
  • 2025 – 81,463 miles
  • 2023 – 79,486 miles
  • 2021 – 78,874 miles
  • 2020 – 77,881 miles
  • 2016 – 77,652 miles
  • 2015 – 77,218 miles
  • 2014 – 76,166 miles
  • 2013 – 74,725 miles
  • 2012 – 71,957 miles
  • 2011 – 69,546 miles
  • 2010 – 66,073 miles
  • 2009 – 60,191 miles
  • 2008 – 56,187 miles
  • 2007 – 51,050 miles
  • 2006 – 40,693 miles
  • 2005 – 30,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,585 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear wheel arch
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on body sills /sill covers fitted
  • AdvisoryDamage offside mirror
  • AdvisoryDamage to offside bodywork
  • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished
  • AdvisoryVehicle has under trays fitted

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Corrosion body sill/fitted with sill covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail81,585 miles (+122)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,585 miles
    Test number
    921962612211
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on body sills /sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryDamage offside mirror
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside bodywork
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under trays fitted

  2. Pass81,463 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,463 miles
    Test number
    737154036990
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion body sill/fitted with sill covers

  3. Fail81,451 miles (+1,965)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,451 miles
    Test number
    590628726618
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion body sill/fitted with sill covers

  4. Pass79,486 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,486 miles
    Test number
    694704686581
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on body sills

  5. Fail79,481 miles (+607)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,481 miles
    Test number
    785422935380
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on body sills

  6. Pass78,874 miles (+993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,874 miles
    Test number
    611704008823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox has a misting of oil

  7. Pass77,881 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,881 miles
    Test number
    659360225004
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail77,822 miles (+170)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,822 miles
    Test number
    802736476823
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,652 miles (+434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,652 miles
    Test number
    682398142410
    • AdvisoryEML is on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass77,218 miles (+1,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,218 miles
    Test number
    122540600325
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass76,166 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,166 miles
    Test number
    656301984242
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail76,158 miles (+1,433)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,158 miles
    Test number
    506139474290
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass74,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,725 miles
    Test number
    735737593236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,725 miles (+2,768)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,725 miles
    Test number
    758655493219
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  15. Fail71,957 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,957 miles
    Test number
    625367792272
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from the differential

  16. Pass71,957 miles (+2,411)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,957 miles
    Test number
    878107492268
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from the differential

  17. Pass69,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,546 miles
    Test number
    468211601429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,546 miles (+3,473)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,546 miles
    Test number
    195417291258
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass66,073 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,073 miles
    Test number
    152417230322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,191 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,191 miles
    Test number
    410067839369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,187 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,187 miles
    Test number
    440293138435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWater marks on front number plate

  22. Fail56,187 miles (+5,137)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,187 miles
    Test number
    970002328328
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWater marks on front number plate

  23. Pass51,050 miles (+10,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    51,050 miles
    Test number
    493332107279
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,693 miles (+9,879)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    40,693 miles
    Test number
    174010116263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    30,814 miles
    Test number
    364179875109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 SGR

Does V8 SGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 SGR expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 SGR?
The MOT on V8 SGR expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 SGR done?
V8 SGR was recorded at 81,585 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,421 miles a year.
Has V8 SGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 SGR has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 SGR 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 V8 SGR find?
V8 SGR failed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread; brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 11 more.

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