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B5 SFN

2005 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,670 mi
Last recorded101,670 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SFN
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 101,670 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,092 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 99,176 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,739 miles

Vin number in windscreen needs to be updated to new vin number

Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,897 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 93,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,973 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 90,098 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,984 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 88,984 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 87,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 87,889 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 84,060 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,108 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 74,697 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,207 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 13 Sep 2011 53,324 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the edges

Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,572 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 17,972 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 17,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 SFN is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Green 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 B5 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

B5 SFN is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is B5 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 SFN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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