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BMW Alpina

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,346 cc

T29 ALPMOT history

T29 ALP is a black petrol BMW Alpina first used on 3 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
52,523 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T29 ALP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,346 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T29 ALP was last recorded at 52,523 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,025 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
498 miles
Average per year
1,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,523 miles
  • 2024 – 51,532 miles
  • 2022 – 51,313 miles
  • 2021 – 50,619 miles
  • 2020 – 50,252 miles
  • 2019 – 49,303 miles
  • 2018 – 48,537 miles
  • 2017 – 47,912 miles
  • 2016 – 46,620 miles
  • 2015 – 45,365 miles
  • 2014 – 44,070 miles
  • 2013 – 42,654 miles
  • 2012 – 39,280 miles
  • 2011 – 35,746 miles
  • 2010 – 29,354 miles
  • 2009 – 22,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,523 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,523 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    52,523 miles
    Test number
    166735348481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,025 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    52,025 miles
    Test number
    997371281362
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail52,010 miles (+478)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,010 miles
    Test number
    948451098378
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Pass51,532 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,532 miles
    Test number
    619730156101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,313 miles (+694)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,313 miles
    Test number
    260216634211
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (back box)
  6. Pass50,619 miles (+367)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,619 miles
    Test number
    828405576478
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass50,252 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,252 miles
    Test number
    312840502018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,303 miles
    Test number
    226699293840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,303 miles (+766)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,303 miles
    Test number
    679980181814
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass48,537 miles (+625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,537 miles
    Test number
    775790219153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass47,912 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,912 miles
    Test number
    981496428225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,620 miles (+1,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,620 miles
    Test number
    679701847755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass45,365 miles (+1,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,365 miles
    Test number
    889803485160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  14. Pass44,070 miles (+1,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,070 miles
    Test number
    956582484195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass42,654 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,654 miles
    Test number
    515750993152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,280 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,280 miles
    Test number
    997808852127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,746 miles
    Test number
    818982631118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,746 miles (+6,392)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,746 miles
    Test number
    535892131124
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  19. Pass29,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,354 miles
    Test number
    710050630105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,354 miles (+6,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,354 miles
    Test number
    252060230154
    • FailureRear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass22,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,844 miles
    Test number
    800623739156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T29 ALP

Does T29 ALP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T29 ALP is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T29 ALP?
The MOT on T29 ALP is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T29 ALP done?
T29 ALP was recorded at 52,523 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 1,801 miles a year.
Has T29 ALP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T29 ALP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T29 ALP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T29 ALP find?
T29 ALP passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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