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N7 BTE

2012 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,668 mi
Last recorded62,668 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 BTE
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 62,668 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 51,171 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 48,358 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 48,024 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 46,813 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 46,754 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,464 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 43,586 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Dec 2019 43,583 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 43,506 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,129 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,053 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 32,324 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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N7 BTE is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,993cc petrol 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 N7 BTE, 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 N7 BTE registered?

N7 BTE is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is N7 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 BTE 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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