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E15 APD

2005 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,921 mi
Last recorded78,921 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 APD
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 78,921 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 78,286 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 76,186 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,475 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 74,362 miles

Offside Front slight tyre wall damage

Pass 6 Dec 2018 73,050 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))

Offside Front Outer slight tyre wall damage

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 69,803 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on both edges

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 68,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc face slightly pitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre edge cracking

Offside Front Inner Brake disc face slightly pitted

Offside Front Outer Tyre edge cracking

Offside Rear Inner Metal brake pipe

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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E15 APD is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 71,923 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 E15 APD, 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 21 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E15 APD?

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What year was E15 APD registered?

E15 APD is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is E15 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 APD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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