Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 BMW Alpina?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 BMW Alpina?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 BMW Alpina?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 BMW Alpina vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

37% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 BMW Alpina reliable?

Based on MOT data from 207 vehicles, the 2007 BMW Alpina has a first-time MOT pass rate of 84.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 BMW Alpina?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 BMW Alpina are: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (57.5% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (46.4% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (45.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 BMW Alpina?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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BMW Alpina (2007)

207 real MOT outcomes analysed • 84.2% first-time pass rate

2007 BMW Alpina

CarHunch analysed 207 real MOT records for the 2007 BMW Alpina. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 BMW ALPINA passes its MOT first time at 84.2%, which is a solid 4.2 percentage points above the UK average—but the serious warning here is that 36.7% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold for concern. This suggests that while the ALPINA is generally reliable, a significant proportion carry hidden structural or safety issues that require careful pre-purchase inspection.

At around 93,500 miles on average, these cars are running slightly lower mileage than you'd expect for a 2007, which is encouraging for longevity. The real maintenance burden shows up in the advisory list: 18.2 advisories per vehicle on average indicates these are complex, ageing performance cars that attract frequent minor wear items and need close attention to brakes, suspension, and engine components—so budget for regular specialist servicing and always request a full service history before committing to a purchase.

We have limited data for the 2007 BMW Alpina — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

84.2%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

36.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.65

Over 15.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

98k

Middle half: 69k–121k

For context

These stats describe 207 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 207 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 57.5%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay · Oil leak, but not excessive · …

Tyre wear 46.4%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 45.9%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated · Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 16.4%

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Before you buy a 2007 BMW Alpina

Based on MOT data from 207 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 36.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (95%)	196	84.3%	2.68

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,306 BMW Alpina vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 35.4%

816

Black 24.3%

560

Grey 13%

299

Silver 11.8%

271

White 6.1%

141

Green 5.3%

123

Red 3%

Purple 1.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 BMW Alpina vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

97,588

typical

69,057

low mileage

121,411

high mileage

Half of all 2007 BMW Alpina vehicles fall between 69,057 and 121,411 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 69,057 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 69,057–121,411 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 BMW Alpinas sit.

⚠ Over 163,904 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 BMW Alpina — Still on the Road

Most 2007 BMW Alpinas are still being driven.

Strong survival — 138 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

15.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.65

Avg failures per vehicle

18.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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