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A14 GMO

2009 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,042 mi
Last recorded122,042 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GMO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 122,042 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 103,033 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

oil residue in and around under tray.

Fail 12 Oct 2024 103,019 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not carried out emissions due to oil leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 99,079 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 99,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,358 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 95,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,253 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 87,216 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 87,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,272 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,323 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 72,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front brake disc's worn

Offside Front Inner Brake pad seem low

Offside Rear Park brake only just met requirements

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,576 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,098 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 41,663 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

front brake pads very low edge close to discs lip

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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A14 GMO is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 82,436 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 A14 GMO, 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 17 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A14 GMO registered?

A14 GMO is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is A14 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 GMO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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