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11 BM

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,565 mi
Last recorded117,565 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 BM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 117,565 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 115,181 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside outer sills just outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 113,974 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 113,974 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 112,654 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear outer sills, Covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 112,654 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear outer sills, Covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 110,507 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,826 miles

Parking brake effort just met, adjustment or repair may be required

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Fail 5 Oct 2020 108,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake effort just met, adjustment or repair may be required

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 7 Oct 2019 106,572 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 104,481 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake effort just met, adjustment or repair may be required

Fail 6 Sep 2018 104,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake effort just met, adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,624 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 101,165 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,824 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 93,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hi viz stop light inop

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,033 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 88,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 85,581 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 80,651 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 79,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,619 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 65,925 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 57,233 miles

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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11 BM is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 110,966 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 11 BM, 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 29 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 11 BM registered?

11 BM is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is 11 BM safe to buy?

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