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PL06 FAB

2006 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,126 mi
Last recorded107,126 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 FAB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 107,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 105,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 105,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 104,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 104,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 103,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 102,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,117 miles

High level brake light delayed in operation when brake applied

Pass 22 Feb 2017 98,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,836 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Around petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,923 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 94,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,379 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 92,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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PL06 FAB is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 93,812 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 PL06 FAB, 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 20 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PL06 FAB registered?

PL06 FAB is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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