RegVerdict Model Intelligence
BMW Alpina reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,895 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,895 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 84% of BMW Alpina cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and steering.
84%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 91% of peers
+23.2 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
1,895 tests · fleet 61%
84%
Where the Alpina fails
Suspension97
Brakes98
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics97
Holds up better on body & structure, steering, lights & electrics.
Share of 13 years and older BMW Alpina MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the BMW Alpina reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW Alpina holds up well for its age: 84% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 91% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW Alpina?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW Alpina in 2024: 13 years and older, 84%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW Alpina MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW Alpina versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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