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MV56 ECX

2006 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,782 mi
Last recorded201,782 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 ECX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 201,782 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 198,470 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 198,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 186,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 174,436 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 174,433 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 167,220 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 162,272 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 157,992 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 147,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 137,038 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 137,035 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 116,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 114,376 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 96,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 96,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,991 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 75,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn/corroded around edges

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,632 miles

both front tyre sidewall damaged

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,164 miles

rear tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Jan 2011 59,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,922 miles

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

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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MV56 ECX is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV56 ECX, 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 MV56 ECX registered?

MV56 ECX is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is MV56 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV56 ECX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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