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MAR 15E

2011 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,243 mi
Last recorded86,243 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Alpina66,162 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAR 15E
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 86,243 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 83,728 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 80,510 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 77,990 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 77,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 74,416 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 74,416 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 73,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 68,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,656 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,150 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,257 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,728 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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MAR 15E is a 2011 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 66,162 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 MAR 15E, 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 15 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MAR 15E registered?

MAR 15E is a 2011 BMW Alpina, first registered on 16 March 2011.

Is MAR 15E safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAR 15E shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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