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D3 BMA

2009 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,914 mi
Last recorded94,914 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 BMA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 94,914 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))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 94,914 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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 5 Nov 2022 89,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 83,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe and suspension arms undersealed

Fail 18 Oct 2021 83,277 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,006 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 81,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,739 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 71,196 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,377 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 Nov 2015 48,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer shoulders. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,151 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 27,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 27,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,517 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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D3 BMA is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 82,436 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 D3 BMA, 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 17 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D3 BMA registered?

D3 BMA is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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