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SA02 ALP

2006 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,539 mi
Last recorded82,539 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 82,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn outer edge and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 82,539 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 76,437 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 76,434 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 71,076 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 68,768 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 68,283 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lack of mileage(corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted front to rear

Fail 23 Feb 2022 68,283 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lack of mileage(corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

tyre pressure monitoring light on

under covers fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Jan 2021 66,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,722 miles

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

covers fitted under bonnet and underside

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Top engine covers and under covers fitted.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 63,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White light. (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Top engine covers and under covers fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,553 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,457 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 49,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 42,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no plates changed at time of test

Pass 16 May 2013 33,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no plates changed at time off test

Pass 24 May 2012 28,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 22,351 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 20,586 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,206 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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SA02 ALP is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 93,812 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 SA02 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 20 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA02 ALP is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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