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AA55 CAL

2017 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,864 mi
Last recorded42,864 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW Alpina40,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA55 CAL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 42,864 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 42,864 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 38,677 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 38,677 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 34,612 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 29,479 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 25,486 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 23,802 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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AA55 CAL is a 2017 BMW Alpina in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 40,930 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 AA55 CAL, 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 9 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AA55 CAL registered?

AA55 CAL is a 2017 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is AA55 CAL safe to buy?

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