BMW Alpina (2000)

130 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.8% first-time pass rate

2000 BMW Alpina

CarHunch analysed 130 real MOT records for the 2000 BMW Alpina. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 2.2% below UK average
77.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
97,483
typical mileage
82,058–116,910 middle half
33.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
3.82
avg MOT failures per car
over 15.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2000 BMW Alpina

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • ⚠️ 33.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 129 77.8% 3.82
Diesel (1%) 1 75% 3

Mileage Distribution

Most 2000 BMW Alpina vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

82,058
low mileage
97,483
typical
116,910
high mileage

Half of all 2000 BMW Alpina vehicles fall between 82,058 and 116,910 miles.

2000 BMW Alpina — Still on the Road

51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.

88 51 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

15.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
3.82
Avg failures per vehicle
24
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 BMW Alpina

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 60%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 58.6%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 43.2%
    Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
  • 32.9%
    Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
  • 31.1%
    Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
  • 30%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 30%
    Oil leak, but not excessive
  • 28.6%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.

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