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GEE 169

2005 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,576 mi
Last recorded142,576 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEE 169
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 142,576 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 142,549 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 142,525 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 142,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 142,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 142,327 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 142,292 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 141,652 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 141,618 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 141,576 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 141,562 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 141,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 141,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 141,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2011 138,050 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sidewall damaged osf

Fail 6 Jul 2011 138,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sidewall damaged osf

Pass 2 Jul 2010 133,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 129,853 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 129,853 miles

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

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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GEE 169 is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GEE 169, 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

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What year was GEE 169 registered?

GEE 169 is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is GEE 169 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEE 169 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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