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FL56 OOE

2006 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

219,762 mi
Last recorded219,762 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 OOE
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 219,762 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 211,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 196,865 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 184,305 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 164,276 miles

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

dampness around fuel tank

Fail 19 Aug 2015 163,084 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

dampness around fuel tank

Pass 28 Aug 2014 142,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,521 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 124,511 miles

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

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

splits in nearside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Aug 2012 97,972 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,360 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 78,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,309 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,385 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FL56 OOE is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 93,812 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 FL56 OOE, 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 20 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL56 OOE registered?

FL56 OOE is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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