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SS05 NAG

2005 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,215 mi
Last recorded171,215 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS05 NAG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 171,215 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 167,019 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 166,856 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excess white smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 165,270 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 161,639 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 159,705 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 156,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 156,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded PIPE OVER TANK (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Oct 2018 151,882 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 148,134 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 141,957 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 137,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s & o/s front & rear brake discs wearing

slight blue smoke on idle

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,521 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,486 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 35,892 miles

REAR TYRES ON 3MM

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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SS05 NAG is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SS05 NAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SS05 NAG registered?

SS05 NAG is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is SS05 NAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS05 NAG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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