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S25 BDE

2016 BMW Alpina

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests38 (34 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,492 mi
Last recorded114,492 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Alpina46,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 BDE
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

34 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 114,492 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,065 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2026 113,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 113,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 98,605 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 100,359 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 112,734 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,368 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 98,487 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 111,511 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 111,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,675 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 90,821 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 109,126 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 70,322 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,830 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,664 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 79,663 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,877 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 74,586 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 52,511 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,817 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,057 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,122 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,812 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,352 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 43,328 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 43,328 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,078 miles

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

Front Washers weak in operation

Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,856 miles

Metered exhaust smoke undetectable.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,043 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 28,977 miles

Metered exhaust smoke undetectable.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,566 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 50,654 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 50,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S25 BDE is a 2016 BMW Alpina in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 46,192 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S25 BDE, 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 10 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S25 BDE registered?

S25 BDE is a 2016 BMW Alpina, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is S25 BDE safe to buy?

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