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T29 ALP

2006 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,523 mi
Last recorded52,523 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 52,523 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 52,025 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 52,010 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 51,532 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 51,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (back box)

Pass 21 Dec 2021 50,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 50,252 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,303 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 49,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 48,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 47,912 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,070 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,654 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 39,280 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,746 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 35,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 29,354 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 29,354 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 22,844 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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T29 ALP is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,346cc 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 T29 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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What year was T29 ALP registered?

T29 ALP is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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