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BMW 4A

2012 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,985 mi
Last recorded85,985 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 4A
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,985 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 81,018 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 73,833 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 65,608 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 58,356 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,335 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 45,147 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 44,168 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 44,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 42,140 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 42,140 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 39,614 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,288 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 35,288 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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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BMW 4A is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 75,992 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 BMW 4A, 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 14 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BMW 4A registered?

BMW 4A is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is BMW 4A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 4A shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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