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1197 D

2016 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,700 mi
Last recorded34,700 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Alpina46,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1197 D
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 34,700 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2024 33,530 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 32,356 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 29,188 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 25,061 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 22,880 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2020 20,109 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 16,097 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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1197 D is a 2016 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 46,192 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 1197 D, 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 10 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1197 D registered?

1197 D is a 2016 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is 1197 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1197 D shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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