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R40 MPS

2007 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

107,767 mi
Last recorded107,767 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 MPS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 107,767 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2025 105,798 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front-inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2025 105,798 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front-inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2024 103,851 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 101,227 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 99,163 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 96,971 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 95,059 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 90,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 86,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 81,782 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 76,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 70,800 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 64,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,169 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 51,759 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,358 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,575 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 21 May 2010 18,720 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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R40 MPS is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2007 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 95,907 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 R40 MPS, 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 19 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R40 MPS registered?

R40 MPS is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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