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OU05 RXH

2005 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,333 mi
Last recorded69,333 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 RXH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 69,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 66,781 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 64,785 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2022 63,530 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2022 63,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,591 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 55,364 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,017 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 52,112 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2011 48,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 22 May 2010 44,979 miles

windscreen damaged over 40mm outside zone A, but not in drivers view

Pass 23 May 2009 41,806 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2009 41,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

sill covers fitted

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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OU05 RXH is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 71,923 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 OU05 RXH, 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 21 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 OU05 RXH registered?

OU05 RXH is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is OU05 RXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 RXH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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