BMW Alpina MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW Alpina. Check any Alpina by registration number below.

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87.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.5%

vs BMW Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW Alpina — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW Alpina has an average MOT pass rate of 87.4%, which is 2.5 percentage points below the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Alpina is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a BMW Alpina fails its MOT are a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your Alpina for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used BMW Alpina, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW Alpina performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 177 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

8.1%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

2020

Based on 141 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.8%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

2019

Based on 228 vehicles

95.6%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

4.3%

Mileage at 3yr

35k mi

Mileage at 5yr

59k mi

2018

Based on 186 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

1.6%

Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

2017

Based on 123 vehicles

87.0%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

14.5%

2016

Based on 182 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

11.1%

2015

Based on 211 vehicles

88.2%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

31.2%

Mileage at 10yr

105k mi

2014

Based on 141 vehicles

92.2%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

7.1%

Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

2013

Based on 81 vehicles

92.6%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

3.2%

Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2012

Based on 156 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

1.0%

Mileage at 10yr

147k mi

2011

Based on 228 vehicles

84.2%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

17.3%

2010

Based on 266 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

9.3%

2009

Based on 266 vehicles

78.9%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

23.9%

2008

Based on 294 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

8.5%

2007

Based on 420 vehicles

81.9%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

17.7%

2006

Based on 209 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

4.1%

2005

Based on 126 vehicles

89.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.7%

2004

Based on 203 vehicles

82.3%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

22.6%

2003

Based on 133 vehicles

86.5%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

11.8%

2002

Based on 171 vehicles

82.5%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

13.2%

2001

Based on 112 vehicles

83.9%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

15.9%

2000

Based on 156 vehicles

85.9%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

12.5%

1999

Based on 101 vehicles

82.2%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

11.3%

1998

Based on 91 vehicles

76.9%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

14.5%

1997

Based on 64 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.4%

0

Based on 1,703 vehicles

84.8%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

Top MOT Failures — BMW Alpina

The most common reasons a BMW Alpina fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

11.9%

A tyre seriously damaged

3.4%

BMW Alpina Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

1.7%

Front Offside

1.7%

Front Nearside

1.7%

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

BMW 420d Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

90.4% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d Sport

87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW Alpina

BMW Alpina — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW Alpina MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW Alpina?

The average MOT pass rate for the BMW Alpina is 87.4% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW Alpina?

The most common MOT failures on the BMW Alpina are: A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (11.9%), A tyre seriously damaged (3.4%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the BMW Alpina reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 87.4%, the BMW Alpina is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a BMW Alpina?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a BMW Alpina?

Typical mileage for the BMW Alpina: 42,494 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Alpina to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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