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PL09 DNF

2009 BMW Alpina

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,513 mi
Last recorded174,513 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 DNF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 174,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sub-frame stabiliser corroded and holed

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 14 Nov 2025 174,478 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sub-frame stabiliser corroded and holed

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 13 Nov 2024 162,821 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 152,318 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 152,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 138,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 127,247 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 116,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Oct 2020 116,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2019 105,444 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,794 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 89,678 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,444 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,502 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,941 miles

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)

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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PL09 DNF is a 2009 BMW Alpina in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 82,436 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 PL09 DNF, 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 17 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL09 DNF is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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