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E19 ALP

2001 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,728 mi
Last recorded87,728 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 87,728 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 86,014 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 86,014 miles

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 85,400 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,737 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))

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,679 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,036 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,360 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,608 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,462 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

exhaust /heat shields slightly corroded

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone outer ball joint rubber bonding

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Fail 7 Oct 2016 78,462 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx. 80% worn (3.5.1g)

exhaust /heat shields slightly corroded

long travel handbrake

n/s rear light outer bulb dull

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone outer ball joint rubber bonding

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 76,191 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,872 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 75,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 74,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 72,329 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar links touch suspension

Fail 23 Mar 2011 72,223 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 noise

front anti roll bar links touch suspension under load

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,870 miles

1/ nearside front tyre is wearing on both edges 2/ nearside rear tyre is worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,296 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 68,973 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 66,517 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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E19 ALP is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,484 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 E19 ALP, 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 25 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E19 ALP registered?

E19 ALP is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is E19 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 ALP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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