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B5 DGX

2006 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,251 mi
Last recorded76,251 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 DGX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 76,251 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 73,178 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 69,735 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 69,730 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,022 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 68,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,709 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,179 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 63,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,912 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 51,556 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 49,919 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,996 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 40,921 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 40,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 30,779 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,779 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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B5 DGX is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 93,812 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 B5 DGX, 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 20 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B5 DGX registered?

B5 DGX is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is B5 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 DGX 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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