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B5 RPW

2011 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,197 mi
Last recorded76,197 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Alpina66,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RPW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 76,197 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 76,196 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 74,144 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 70,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/ and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 70,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/ and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 63,776 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 53,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,972 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,456 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 35,012 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 29,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,840 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B5 RPW is a 2011 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 66,162 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 B5 RPW, 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 15 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B5 RPW registered?

B5 RPW is a 2011 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is B5 RPW safe to buy?

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