Bmw Alpina
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 25 years from 3,398 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
3,398
Best Year
2018 (98%)
Years Covered
25
How reliable is the Bmw Alpina?
Bmw Alpina by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91% | 186 | 26,604 mi |
| 2020 | 97% | 112 | 32,032 mi |
| 2019 | 93% | 170 | 37,777 mi |
| 2018 | 98% | 127 | 43,619 mi |
| 2017 | 90% | 87 | 53,539 mi |
| 2016 | 90% | 130 | 53,465 mi |
| 2015 | 90% | 181 | 65,952 mi |
| 2014 | 93% | 120 | 93,182 mi |
| 2013 | 94% | 64 | 98,526 mi |
| 2012 | 95% | 102 | 98,683 mi |
| 2011 | 86% | 176 | 94,377 mi |
| 2010 | 90% | 188 | 109,791 mi |
| 2009 | 82% | 223 | 114,033 mi |
| 2008 | 90% | 217 | 102,557 mi |
| 2007 | 87% | 313 | 140,615 mi |
| 2006 | 95% | 151 | 148,080 mi |
| 2005 | 92% | 90 | 87,087 mi |
| 2004 | 86% | 163 | 74,830 mi |
| 2003 | 91% | 85 | 97,621 mi |
| 2002 | 86% | 120 | 104,917 mi |
| 2001 | 81% | 80 | 110,085 mi |
| 2000 | 88% | 108 | 112,393 mi |
| 1999 | 86% | 79 | 110,744 mi |
| 1998 | 75% | 79 | 132,265 mi |
| 1997 | 96% | 47 | 131,015 mi |
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About the Bmw Alpina
The Bmw Alpina has been tested 3,398 times in 2024 MOT data across 25 model years (1997 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 98% pass rate from 127 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 75%. With a 23 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW ALPINAs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 131,015 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 26,604 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Click any year in the table above to see detailed running costs, individual reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.