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R500 PGF

2011 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,283 mi
Last recorded134,283 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Alpina66,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 PGF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 134,283 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 134,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 131,725 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 126,978 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 121,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 117,873 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 113,254 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 105,157 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,497 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower suspension arm outer pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,874 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 87,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,501 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 63,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R500 PGF is a 2011 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R500 PGF, 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 R500 PGF registered?

R500 PGF is a 2011 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is R500 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 PGF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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