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J2 NBB

2006 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

137,347 mi
Last recorded137,347 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 NBB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 137,347 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 133,713 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 131,906 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 129,844 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 126,042 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 124,105 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 120,873 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 117,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under-trays fitted to all of underside

Pass 17 Oct 2017 109,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 104,635 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 104,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,729 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 91,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to ns front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,389 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,319 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,766 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 52,210 miles

both rear tyres worn bold on inner shoulders

Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,586 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,538 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 33,009 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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J2 NBB is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 J2 NBB, 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 J2 NBB registered?

J2 NBB is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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