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LB06 ELB

2006 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,658 mi
Last recorded160,658 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ELB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 160,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BANANA ARM BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 157,870 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 155,646 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Sep 2022 153,994 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 150,875 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 147,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 146,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 142,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 138,733 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 138,714 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 136,017 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (0mm inner edge) (4.1.E.1)

nearside front (wheel slightly buckled)

nearside rear (wheel slightly buckled)

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Fail 15 Aug 2016 135,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 16 Dec 2014 130,579 miles

nsf headlight has small crack in lense

Fail 16 Dec 2014 130,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf headlight has small crack in lense

Pass 16 Dec 2013 124,397 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 124,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 112,272 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 112,272 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,814 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 68,548 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,045 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,386 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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LB06 ELB is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LB06 ELB, 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 LB06 ELB registered?

LB06 ELB is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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