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B6 VBS

2006 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,697 mi
Last recorded73,697 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 VBS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 73,426 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 73,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 73,074 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,955 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,288 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,163 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 61,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 54,805 miles

2 different vins displayed

exhaust emissions very eratic

Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,340 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,220 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed

offside wiperblade starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jun 2014 31,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,772 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,262 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,057 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 8,458 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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B6 VBS is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 B6 VBS, 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 B6 VBS registered?

B6 VBS is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is B6 VBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 VBS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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