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AC04 DRO

2009 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,533 mi
Last recorded73,533 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 DRO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 73,533 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive above undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,026 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 68,006 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 65,555 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 62,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 57,927 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,727 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,682 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Feb 2018 48,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,951 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,583 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,547 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,118 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 21,003 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 21,003 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AC04 DRO is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AC04 DRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC04 DRO registered?

AC04 DRO is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AC04 DRO safe to buy?

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