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TOY 42R

2020 BMW Alpina

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2894cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,832 mi
Last recorded36,832 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW Alpina37,203 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOY 42R
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,894cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 36,832 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 170,966 miles

Both Rear Tyre's Approaching Wear Indicators

Pass 15 Apr 2025 29,365 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 160,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 12 Apr 2024 24,475 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 147,868 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 19,848 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 134,706 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 119,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 119,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mid section 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge mid section 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,817 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2453519 93W XL

Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,813 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF thrust arm bush perishing, slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OSF thrust arm bush perishing, slight play (2.4.G.2)

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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TOY 42R is a 2020 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,894cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2020 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 37,203 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 TOY 42R, 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 6 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TOY 42R registered?

TOY 42R is a 2020 BMW Alpina, first registered on 7 March 2020.

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