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D5 ROA

2012 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,960 mi
Last recorded136,960 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 ROA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 136,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pedestrian protection system fault, bonnet registered as open on dash but is securely fastened

Fail 26 Mar 2026 136,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pedestrian protection system fault, bonnet registered as open on dash but is securely fastened

Pass 27 Mar 2025 127,773 miles

Nearside rear wheel has hairline crack on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2024 121,653 miles

Nearside Rear what appears to be a very small hairline fracture to inner bead rim.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight wear to its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle tested using the alpina chassis number, which also matches dvsa records.

Pass 11 Feb 2023 106,281 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,148 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 77,758 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 77,752 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 43,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 37,156 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 30,205 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 23,532 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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D5 ROA is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D5 ROA, 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 D5 ROA registered?

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

Is D5 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 ROA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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