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KV12 GWM

2012 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,934 mi
Last recorded98,934 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 GWM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 98,934 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 95,168 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,796 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 86,972 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 81,910 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 81,907 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,412 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 70,648 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 70,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,662 miles

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2018 60,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 15 May 2017 55,606 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 44,638 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 32,809 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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KV12 GWM is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Black 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 KV12 GWM, 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 KV12 GWM registered?

KV12 GWM is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is KV12 GWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 GWM 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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