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R3 ALP

2005 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

203,341 mi
Last recorded203,341 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 203,341 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 202,476 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Jan 2025 202,474 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

OIL PRESSURE WARNING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Nov 2023 202,451 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 202,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 202,115 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes painted. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 202,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes painted. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 201,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads front and rear wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 199,397 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads front and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 194,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 193,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 186,930 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/F wheel buckeled

Oil leak from rear differential seal

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 175,435 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 160,386 miles

nearside and offside rear main steel pipes corroded advise

Pass 23 Oct 2013 141,451 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 124,164 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

Fail 8 Oct 2012 124,163 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 26 Oct 2011 111,042 miles

Front number plate delaminating but still able to read

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 95,124 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 95,124 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front number plate in poor condition

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 77,648 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,805 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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R3 ALP is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R3 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 R3 ALP registered?

R3 ALP is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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