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78 AA

2012 BMW Alpina

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,695 mi
Last recorded105,695 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 AA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 105,695 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 104,631 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 101,452 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 98,651 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,781 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,801 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 55,478 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,301 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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78 AA is a 2012 BMW Alpina in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 75,992 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 78 AA, 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 14 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 78 AA registered?

78 AA is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is 78 AA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 AA shows 10 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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