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VL11 ALN

2015 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,867 mi
Last recorded159,867 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW Alpina50,020 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL11 ALN
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 159,867 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted small buckle, inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 159,408 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted small buckle, inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 147,031 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 146,600 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 136,131 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 128,397 miles

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 11 Feb 2022 117,898 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 117,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 106,480 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,702 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 100,617 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,967 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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VL11 ALN is a 2015 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 50,020 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 VL11 ALN, 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 11 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VL11 ALN registered?

VL11 ALN is a 2015 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 August 2015.

Is VL11 ALN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VL11 ALN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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