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V17 GPS

2016 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,194 mi
Last recorded70,194 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Alpina46,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 GPS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 70,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 65,617 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 61,050 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slight worn inner, slight cracked outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 53,418 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 49,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 45,058 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 27,056 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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V17 GPS is a 2016 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 V17 GPS, 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 V17 GPS registered?

V17 GPS is a 2016 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is V17 GPS safe to buy?

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