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B10 NRB

2005 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,252 mi
Last recorded106,252 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 NRB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 106,252 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 106,252 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 106,200 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,241 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 100,198 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 93,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,658 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake pipe has heavy grease over it

Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,881 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,614 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 53,391 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,656 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,553 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 30,546 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,900 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 22,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,988 miles

bush support trim on n/s/f radial arm displaced

cut in sidewall on o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2007 10,291 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 9,813 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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B10 NRB is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 71,923 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 B10 NRB, 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 21 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B10 NRB is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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