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A16 TPY

2012 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,718 mi
Last recorded90,718 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TPY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 90,718 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 90,718 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 89,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,666 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 83,945 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 79,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 76,956 miles

various undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2020 76,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

various undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2019 70,263 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 59,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 45,593 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 45,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 285/30z20 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,867 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 29,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 29,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder of (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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A16 TPY is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A16 TPY, 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 A16 TPY registered?

A16 TPY is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 23 November 2012.

Is A16 TPY safe to buy?

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