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M4 HWL

2014 BMW Alpina

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,319 mi
Last recorded114,319 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW Alpina64,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 HWL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 114,319 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2026 166,006 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 165,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 111,215 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 164,904 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2024 102,488 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 102,477 miles

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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 160,677 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 98,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 157,719 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,030 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 151,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 84,606 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 149,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 79,496 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,036 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 140,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 140,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 138,600 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 40,744 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,610 miles

Both front inner brake linings 75% worn

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 125,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front inner brake linings 75% worn

Brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Incorrect vin displayed behind windscreen(used vin located on offside front strut top)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 116,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 101,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 87,841 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,696 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 54,267 miles

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

nearside front wheel rim slighty damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,859 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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M4 HWL is a 2014 BMW Alpina in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 64,801 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 M4 HWL, 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 12 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M4 HWL registered?

M4 HWL is a 2014 BMW Alpina, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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