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D5 BNW

2012 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,936 mi
Last recorded145,936 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 BNW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 145,936 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 140,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 138,306 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 135,059 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 130,977 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 128,121 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 126,289 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 123,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner slightly worn tread

Offside Front Inner slightly worn tread

Pass 3 Feb 2018 120,051 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 115,352 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 113,391 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,784 miles

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

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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D5 BNW is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D5 BNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 BNW registered?

D5 BNW is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is D5 BNW safe to buy?

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