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SN56 OMV

2007 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,902 mi
Last recorded128,902 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 OMV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 128,902 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2026 128,902 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 127,161 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r rear and both front showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 127,161 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r rear and both front showing signs of wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 124,754 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexible hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 27 Jun 2023 122,001 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 118,892 miles

corrosion forming around rear subframe & suspension arms & sills

Pass 7 Jul 2021 115,217 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner road wheel damaged,

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 115,217 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner road wheel damaged,

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 114,755 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,896 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,251 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,830 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 75,267 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre sidewall marked

all brake discs slight wear

few small chips in front screen

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 752,266 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre sidewall marked

all brake discs slight wear

few small chips in front screen

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 58,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,848 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 50,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake pipes could not be inspected due to under trays obstructing view

Pass 8 May 2012 41,151 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 39,696 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,147 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,979 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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SN56 OMV is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 SN56 OMV, 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 SN56 OMV registered?

SN56 OMV is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 January 2007.

Is SN56 OMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN56 OMV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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