2010 BMW Alpina Alpina 2.0L Diesel · PX60 HBN

The most recent MOT, conducted on 15 June 2024 at 126,337 miles, resulted in a pass, but the advisory pattern reveals a vehicle that has not been kept in top mechanical condition. Two windscreen wiper blades were flagged as defective, and both front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. These are minor consumable items, yet their simultaneous failure at the last test suggests routine checks were overlooked. The maintenance trend is essentially stable rather than improving, with no serious structural or mechanical failures recorded, but the presence of multiple advisories at the most recent inspection indicates a pattern of deferred basic upkeep. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between 2020 and 2024, the car accumulated roughly 40,160 miles over four years, averaging around 10,000 miles annually, which sits slightly above the typical 8,000-mile annual figure for a vehicle of this age. The jump from 116,113 miles in May 2023 to 126,337 miles in June 2024 represents a notable 10,224-mile increase in just over twelve months, pointing to a period of heavier use. There are no alarming gaps in the record, with annual tests filed consistently from 2020 through 2024, and the odometer readings align logically with each test date. A buyer inspecting this Alpina in person should pay close attention to the front tyre wear pattern flagged in the June 2024 test. Edge wear on both front tyres is a classic indicator of tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends, components that endure extra stress on a high-performance saloon. The rear tyres were similarly flagged as worn close to the legal limit in the May 2023 test, suggesting the car has been driven hard enough to accelerate tyre degradation across all four corners. Suspension components, including front and rear bushes, anti-roll bar links, and coil springs, should be checked thoroughly for play or deterioration given the mileage and the nature of the wear recorded. Brake discs and pads also warrant inspection, as a car of this performance capability driven at higher speeds will place greater demand on the braking system. The engine and sill covers noted as fitted in 2022 and 2023 are likely aftermarket or protective panels; their presence should prompt a careful check of the underlying sills and subframe mounting points for corrosion, particularly around the rear arches and jacking points where BMW platforms of this era are known to develop structural rust.