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J80 BMA

2006 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,058 mi
Last recorded99,058 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 BMA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 99,058 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 98,665 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 97,616 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,423 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 97,061 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 95,278 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 95,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 92,990 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 90,122 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 90,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 86,773 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 86,772 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,601 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 77,362 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,341 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,460 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,213 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,471 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 42,429 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 42,426 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 34,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J80 BMA is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J80 BMA, 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 J80 BMA registered?

J80 BMA is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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The MOT history for J80 BMA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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