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D3 BMV

2010 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

169,182 mi
Last recorded169,182 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Alpina76,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 BMV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 169,182 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 169,180 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 169,158 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 165,274 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 158,928 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 158,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 151,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 150,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 143,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 139,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres have deep cracks in sidewalls due to age/possible under inflation

Pass 9 Feb 2017 128,557 miles

Alpina logged MOT as WAPD320009NN10106

emissions to clean to register test

engine oil on min

under trays fitted restricting view of testable items

Fail 8 Feb 2017 128,467 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (poss bulb incorrect fitted) (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed vehicle screen WBAPN32050A475956 Alpina logged as MOT WAPD320009NN10106 (6.3.5.b)

Nearside Rear 71 kgf bind

Offside Rear 71 kgf bind

emissions to clean to register test

engine oil on min

under trays fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,304 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)

engine covers / under tray fitted

engine oil low

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,541 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,900 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 BMV is a 2010 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 76,130 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 BMV, 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 16 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D3 BMV registered?

D3 BMV is a 2010 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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