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A5 HSL

2016 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,058 mi
Last recorded52,058 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Alpina46,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HSL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 52,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 50,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 48,682 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 48,663 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also has a bulge on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor not attached

Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,258 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 46,738 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 43,161 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 43,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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A5 HSL is a 2016 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A5 HSL, 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 A5 HSL registered?

A5 HSL is a 2016 BMW Alpina, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is A5 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 HSL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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