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S25 BDE

2012 BMW Alpina

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,040 mi
Last recorded113,040 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 BDE
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 113,040 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 100,359 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 98,487 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 90,821 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))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 82,830 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,664 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 79,663 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 74,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 62,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,812 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 43,328 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 43,328 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 35,856 miles

Metered exhaust smoke undetectable.

Pass 18 Dec 2015 28,977 miles

Metered exhaust smoke undetectable.

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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S25 BDE is a 2012 BMW Alpina in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S25 BDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S25 BDE?

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What year was S25 BDE registered?

S25 BDE is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is S25 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S25 BDE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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