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FD55 WPW

2005 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,077 mi
Last recorded159,077 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 WPW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 159,077 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 158,378 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 158,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 157,289 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 155,801 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 154,500 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 153,520 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 149,333 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 141,632 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 134,395 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 129,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 126,050 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 121,466 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 96,868 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,205 miles

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

crack in windscreen but not in drivers veiw or zone a or swept area

Fail 29 Sep 2010 72,205 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

crack in windscreen but not in drivers veiw or zone a or swept area

n/s/f tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 21 Oct 2009 51,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 51,527 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,437 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 7,626 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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FD55 WPW is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FD55 WPW, 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 FD55 WPW?

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What year was FD55 WPW registered?

FD55 WPW is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is FD55 WPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD55 WPW shows 20 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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