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N22 BCW

2006 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,199 mi
Last recorded114,199 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 BCW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 114,199 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 112,643 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 111,330 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 109,849 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 107,979 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 105,718 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,870 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,838 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 96,210 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 90,767 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,793 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 81,182 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 76,217 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,135 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,420 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,960 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,313 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 49,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N22 BCW is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N22 BCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N22 BCW registered?

N22 BCW is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is N22 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 BCW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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