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B1 VUL

2013 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,950 mi
Last recorded135,950 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW Alpina67,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 VUL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 135,950 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 130,164 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 124,107 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 123,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2023 113,881 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 113,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 102,095 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 101,696 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 90,201 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 86,483 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,296 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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B1 VUL is a 2013 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B1 VUL, 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 B1 VUL registered?

B1 VUL is a 2013 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 January 2013.

Is B1 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 VUL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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