BMW ALPINA MOT pass rate
89.0% of 3,153 BMW ALPINA MOT tests pass.
The ALPINA has a pass rate of 89.0%, a little higher than the average across all BMW models (85.5%).
The BMW ALPINA passes its MOT 89.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 89.8% at 0–3 years to 87.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.8% | 167 | 25,073 miles |
| 3–6 years | 96.2% | 390 | 35,502 miles |
| 6–10 years | 90.2% | 450 | 61,511 miles |
| 10–15 years | 87.1% | 614 | 100,920 miles |
| 15+ years | 87.5% | 1,532 | 113,311 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW ALPINA
The most common reason the BMW ALPINA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 34.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 34.9% | Not working |
| Tyres | 34.4% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Suspension | 32.4% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Brakes | 24.7% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Visibility | 15.5% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.4% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Steering | 2.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 2.4% | Fractured |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 82.6% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 83.7% pass rate
- BMW 5 SERIES — 85.0% pass rate
- BMW 2 SERIES — 89.3% pass rate
- BMW 4 SERIES — 88.9% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW ALPINA?
- 89.0% of BMW ALPINA MOT tests pass, based on 3,153 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW ALPINA?
- The most common reason the BMW ALPINA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 34.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the BMW ALPINA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BMW service history guide for how to check and keep one.