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BB55 TOR

2006 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,434 mi
Last recorded154,434 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB55 TOR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 154,434 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 151,698 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 151,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 148,381 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 144,819 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 142,205 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 130,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 122,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 107,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 93,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,220 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 78,703 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 106,758 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 106,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside front inner tie rod has slight play in it

Pass 29 Dec 2011 58,291 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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BB55 TOR is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BB55 TOR, 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 BB55 TOR registered?

BB55 TOR is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is BB55 TOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB55 TOR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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