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P5 TKS

2015 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,792 mi
Last recorded99,792 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW Alpina50,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 TKS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 99,792 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rubber donut (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 99,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rubber donut (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 85,856 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,274 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 73,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 60,138 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 60,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 46,764 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 46,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 45,811 miles

Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,010 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 30,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 20,921 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut in tyre sidewall

Rear nearside & offside tyres cracking slightly

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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P5 TKS is a 2015 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2015 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 50,020 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 P5 TKS, 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 11 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P5 TKS registered?

P5 TKS is a 2015 BMW Alpina, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is P5 TKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 TKS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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