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P1 ALP

2005 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,242 mi
Last recorded60,242 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 60,242 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 60,102 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,959 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 59,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,615 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 59,330 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,074 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,871 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,631 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,336 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 57,921 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,635 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,785 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 53,871 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play to o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,871 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play to o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,755 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre on 2.5 mm

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,603 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre on 2.5 mm

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,829 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,944 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,841 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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P1 ALP is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 P1 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 21 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P1 ALP registered?

P1 ALP is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is P1 ALP safe to buy?

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