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789 GRB

2013 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,313 mi
Last recorded118,313 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Alpina67,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration789 GRB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 118,313 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 112,075 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 112,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 103,293 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,300 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 90,009 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,821 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 40,956 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,994 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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789 GRB is a 2013 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 67,994 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 789 GRB, 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 13 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 789 GRB registered?

789 GRB is a 2013 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is 789 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 789 GRB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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