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S55 GEE

2005 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,150 mi
Last recorded124,150 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 GEE
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 124,150 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 124,127 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 124,103 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 124,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 124,058 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,016 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 123,957 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 123,874 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 123,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 123,679 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 123,240 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 123,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 121,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,709 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 108,709 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2012 95,236 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 84,113 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2010 72,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 67,809 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,244 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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S55 GEE is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 S55 GEE, 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 S55 GEE registered?

S55 GEE is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is S55 GEE safe to buy?

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