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B2 OVO

2009 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,959 mi
Last recorded171,959 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 OVO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 171,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 171,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 156,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 156,782 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 148,231 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 148,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 145,459 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 136,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 127,774 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount/bearing has slight movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 31 May 2019 120,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 114,636 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres out of shape slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2017 107,495 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 107,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,982 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,739 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 57,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 31,856 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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B2 OVO is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B2 OVO, 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 B2 OVO registered?

B2 OVO is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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