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W1 SDM

2016 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,676 mi
Last recorded22,676 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW Alpina46,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 SDM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 22,676 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 20,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 28 Mar 2024 19,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 19,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 16,639 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 15,714 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 14,100 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 9,978 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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W1 SDM is a 2016 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W1 SDM, 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 W1 SDM registered?

W1 SDM is a 2016 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 April 2016.

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