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BMW Alpina

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 3,200 cc

S9 BMWMOT history

S9 BMW is a silver petrol BMW Alpina first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,096 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 BMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 BMW was last recorded at 87,096 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2012: 56,492 miles, lower than 64,000 miles on 6 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,093 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,096 miles
  • 2024 – 86,644 miles
  • 2023 – 86,240 miles
  • 2022 – 85,954 miles
  • 2021 – 85,289 miles
  • 2020 – 85,081 miles
  • 2019 – 84,225 miles
  • 2018 – 83,804 miles
  • 2016 – 80,895 miles
  • 2015 – 76,516 miles
  • 2014 – 73,688 miles
  • 2013 – 70,301 miles
  • 2012 – 56,492 miles
  • 2011 – 64,000 miles
  • 2010 – 62,583 miles
  • 2009 – 58,181 miles
  • 2008 – 54,151 miles
  • 2006 – 49,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,096 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,096 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,096 miles
    Test number
    893934836191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,093 miles (+449)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,093 miles
    Test number
    619474410031
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass86,644 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,644 miles
    Test number
    603661031068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,240 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    641927306691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,954 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,954 miles
    Test number
    877937252901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,289 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,289 miles
    Test number
    357680672765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,081 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,081 miles
    Test number
    464359428629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,225 miles (+421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,225 miles
    Test number
    986060363502
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  9. Pass83,804 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,804 miles
    Test number
    419416880425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    256088498305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    607578923025
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass76,516 miles (+2,828)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    331268738357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass73,688 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,688 miles
    Test number
    755893324307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,301 miles (+13,809)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,301 miles
    Test number
    958136643267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,492 miles (-7,508)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,492 miles
    Test number
    766845072119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,000 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,000 miles
    Test number
    359367351147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,583 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,583 miles
    Test number
    751523900196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,181 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,181 miles
    Test number
    381604199063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,131 miles (+3,980)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,131 miles
    Test number
    781982199093
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass54,151 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,151 miles
    Test number
    732386218051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,997 miles
    Test number
    770324596258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,997 miles (+217)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,997 miles
    Test number
    803899386277
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
  23. Fail49,780 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,780 miles
    Test number
    173765956298
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about S9 BMW

Does S9 BMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S9 BMW is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S9 BMW?
The MOT on S9 BMW is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S9 BMW done?
S9 BMW was recorded at 87,096 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 1,946 miles a year.
Has S9 BMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 BMW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S9 BMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S9 BMW find?
S9 BMW passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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