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CU57 RTS

2014 BMW Alpina

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests41 (33 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80.5%

Mileage

140,902 mi
Last recorded140,902 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW Alpina64,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 RTS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

33 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 140,902 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 145,884 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 122,324 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 131,934 miles

all brake pipes heavily coated difficult to check for corrosion

corrosion to rear suspension components

front brake hoses slightly perished

rear brake hoses slightly perished

slight play in both rear top suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 Sep 2023 112,719 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 112,713 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2023 128,571 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 124,930 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 97,390 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 115,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 84,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 84,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,992 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 71,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 98,184 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 56,116 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 88,822 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 78,249 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 32,497 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 81,142 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 81,127 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,875 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,412 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,687 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 60,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,127 miles

front tyres slightly worn on both edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,387 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,130 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,079 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 46,079 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,287 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 51,287 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,535 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,590 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,259 miles

Both front brake discs surface corroded.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 34,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs surface corroded.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,475 miles

both front inner bead rims slightly distorted.

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 24,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

emissions too low to register

Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,479 miles

emissions too low to register

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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CU57 RTS is a 2014 BMW Alpina in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.5%.

Across all 2014 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 64,801 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 CU57 RTS, 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 12 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CU57 RTS registered?

CU57 RTS is a 2014 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 December 2014.

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