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B5 KPX

2005 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,325 mi
Last recorded138,325 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 KPX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 138,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 138,322 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 138,117 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 137,802 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 136,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 128,342 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 126,413 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 126,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 124,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 114,691 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 114,455 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2015 100,537 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 90,569 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 83,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 83,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,003 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,765 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 22,087 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 KPX is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B5 KPX, 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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What year was B5 KPX registered?

B5 KPX is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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