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B5 VBT

2016 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,988 mi
Last recorded10,988 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW Alpina46,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 VBT
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 10,988 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 10,631 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 9,343 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 6,925 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 6,136 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 6,134 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 5,212 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 2,511 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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B5 VBT is a 2016 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B5 VBT, 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 B5 VBT registered?

B5 VBT is a 2016 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 June 2016.

Is B5 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 VBT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B5 VBT have outstanding finance?

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