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ED55 ALP

2012 BMW Alpina

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,940 mi
Last recorded159,940 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED55 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 159,940 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded lip

nearside and offside front tyres cracked / perished

offside rear tail light flickers

Fail 9 Apr 2026 159,940 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded lip

nearside and offside front tyres cracked / perished

offside rear tail light flickers

Pass 13 May 2025 154,890 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 146,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 136,682 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 126,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,573 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 118,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 114,390 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 114,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges centre tread 4 mm

Offside Front tyre worn on edges centre tread 4 mm

Pass 29 Dec 2018 104,467 miles

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 28 Dec 2017 91,559 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 76,512 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,381 miles

The nearside rear tyre has a nail in it.

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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ED55 ALP is a 2012 BMW Alpina in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ED55 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 14 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ED55 ALP registered?

ED55 ALP is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is ED55 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED55 ALP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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