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R3 WOF

2009 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,485 mi
Last recorded101,485 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 WOF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 101,485 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 100,273 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 96,750 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 corners perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 96,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in rear frame NSF corner above mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in rear frame OSF corner above mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 corners perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 91,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,571 miles

both rear tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Pass 17 May 2021 83,934 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,782 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 76,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge/ nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,823 miles

Nearside Front slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,199 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,454 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,788 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 40,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 32,397 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,276 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 WOF is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R3 WOF, 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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R3 WOF is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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