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J31 CEH

2010 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

240,187 mi
Last recorded240,187 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW Alpina76,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 CEH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 240,187 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 16 Jun 2025 232,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses at the rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 232,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Spring arm outer bush (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb sitting incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Spring arm outer bush (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Marked with chalk. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses at the rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 224,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 208,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 195,663 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 195,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 184,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 171,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2020 171,175 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 May 2019 158,608 miles

Both the front tyres are worn on their edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 149,107 miles

Near side rear seat belt not checked,child seat fitted

Smoke emissions too low to measure

Pass 5 May 2017 140,997 miles

Offside Rear Outer CV boot deteriorated ..rubbing on brake pad warning wire

Pass 25 May 2016 128,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 123,815 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,538 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 106,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,068 miles

Emissions to low to register on test equipment.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 76,067 miles

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

Emissions to low to register on test equipment.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J31 CEH is a 2010 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 76,130 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 J31 CEH, 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 16 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J31 CEH is a 2010 BMW Alpina, first registered on 11 September 2010.

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