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WH05 JOC

2005 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,725 mi
Last recorded75,725 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 JOC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 75,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 74,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 74,178 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,923 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 71,880 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 70,131 miles

o/s/r tyre has light cracking to inside tread area

Pass 9 Jul 2021 67,120 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 67,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 65,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2008 16,970 miles

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

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

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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WH05 JOC is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WH05 JOC, 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 WH05 JOC registered?

WH05 JOC is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is WH05 JOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH05 JOC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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