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N500 ALP

2007 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,559 mi
Last recorded98,559 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 98,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

all rear suspension areas corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 98,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

all rear suspension areas corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 93,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 31 Jan 2022 93,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 16 Feb 2021 84,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 72,885 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,046 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 43,144 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,773 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,134 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 30,740 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight cracking on both front tyres

Fail 22 Jul 2015 30,740 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cracking on both front tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,504 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 24,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished on inner shoulders

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall not to cords

Pass 7 Jul 2012 23,265 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 20,285 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,183 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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N500 ALP is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 95,907 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 N500 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 19 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N500 ALP registered?

N500 ALP is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 July 2007.

Is N500 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 ALP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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