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C1 PSS

2011 BMW Alpina

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

184,934 mi
Last recorded184,934 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Alpina66,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 PSS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 184,934 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 179,720 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 172,911 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 163,998 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 154,181 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 154,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 152,297 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 152,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2019 147,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 147,297 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 134,433 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 134,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 111,582 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,200 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,525 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 62,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,884 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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C1 PSS is a 2011 BMW Alpina in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C1 PSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C1 PSS registered?

C1 PSS is a 2011 BMW Alpina, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is C1 PSS safe to buy?

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