MOT reliability
Bmw Alpina b5
2 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Bmw Alpina b5 vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Alpina b5 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 76,148 miles.
2
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
3,785
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Alpina b5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Alpina b5 MOT tests:
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Emissions & nuisance67%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
Bmw Alpina b5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Bmw Alpina b5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Alpina b5 MOT tests:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Bmw Alpina b5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 76,148 |
Bmw Alpina b5 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Bmw Alpina b5 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Alpina b5 MOT issues are:
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)); Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)); Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)).
The typical Bmw Alpina b5 in our data has covered around
76,148 miles.
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