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E21 ALP

2007 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,737 mi
Last recorded138,737 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 138,737 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 136,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 131,536 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 127,168 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 122,428 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 122,427 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 118,317 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 118,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 116,278 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 116,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,041 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

multiple chips in window screen

Pass 15 May 2018 99,563 miles

Fuel cap rubber starting to perish

Nearside front and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 89,110 miles

fuel cap seal perished

several small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 May 2016 79,756 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,745 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 68,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 68,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,867 miles

2 chassis numbers present on vehicle, alpina and bmw factory standard.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn low

rear tyres worn low

Pass 5 Apr 2013 35,428 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 35,428 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,267 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre side wall damaged

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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E21 ALP is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 95,907 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 E21 ALP, 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 19 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E21 ALP registered?

E21 ALP is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is E21 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 ALP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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