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N479 ALP

2009 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

190,967 mi
Last recorded190,967 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 190,967 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S blistering under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 180,849 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 169,175 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 158,024 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm, outer rose/ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm, inner ball/rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 149,248 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 146,427 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 131,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 121,859 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 110,440 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm tread

Offside Rear tyre just under 3mm tread

Pass 18 Jun 2016 104,489 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep splits on inner wall nearside front tyre

emission clean no prin out

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 84,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,202 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,652 miles

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

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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N479 ALP is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 82,436 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 N479 ALP, 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 17 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N479 ALP registered?

N479 ALP is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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