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W500 ALP

2012 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,918 mi
Last recorded87,918 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 87,918 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,901 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 84,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,734 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 80,414 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 75,992 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

blip not detected on emissions

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 10 Jul 2020 75,992 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

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

blip not detected on emissions

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 14 May 2019 62,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 30,829 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 21,842 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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W500 ALP is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 W500 ALP, 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 W500 ALP?

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What year was W500 ALP registered?

W500 ALP is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is W500 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W500 ALP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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