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SFE 531

2016 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,481 mi
Last recorded109,481 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Alpina46,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFE 531
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 109,481 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT MOST LOWER, CHASSIS MOUNTED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing or difficult to read

Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,618 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 76,662 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 60,516 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 53,069 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 5 Oct 2021 36,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 36,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 18,560 miles

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

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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SFE 531 is a 2016 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 46,192 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 SFE 531, 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 10 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SFE 531 registered?

SFE 531 is a 2016 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is SFE 531 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFE 531 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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