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D5 WLH

2012 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

247,591 mi
Last recorded247,591 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 WLH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 247,591 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside front lower track control arms have slight lift at ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower leading and offside front lower leading suspension arm front mounting bushes are soft and have movement - borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 247,591 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside front lower track control arms have slight lift at ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower leading and offside front lower leading suspension arm front mounting bushes are soft and have movement - borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 244,877 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside headlight is projecting a left had drive kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside front lower track control arms have slight lift at ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower leading and offside front lower leading suspension arm front mounting bushes are soft and have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 237,970 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 219,533 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 201,717 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 177,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 177,964 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured RIM WHERE ITS BEEN WELDED (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 157,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 147,896 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 123,873 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 123,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 92,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 53,762 miles

Front no plate is in poor condition

Ns front tyre outer sidewall is damaged

Ns rear shock absorber is weeping slightly

Pass 14 May 2015 45,190 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 WLH is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

D5 WLH is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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