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VX55 VLF

2006 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,065 mi
Last recorded112,065 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VLF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,917 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 102,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 102,011 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,193 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 54,264 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 43,405 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,929 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 36,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 26,966 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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VX55 VLF is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VX55 VLF, 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 VX55 VLF registered?

VX55 VLF is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is VX55 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 VLF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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