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BMW Alpina B5.
What to Check Before Buying.
The BMW Alpina B5 is a hand-built performance saloon that blends 600bhp firepower with executive refinement. Based on the 5 Series, these low-volume machines command serious money and attract enthusiast owners who value the rarity and engineering. Buyers should approach with eyes open: these are complex, high-performance cars with specialist servicing needs and parts costs that reflect their exclusivity.
⚠ Known issue
Alpina B5s share core components with the standard 5 Series, meaning they inherit some of the same weaknesses around suspension and braking components, but with added stress from significantly higher performance. Get the full picture before you buy.
⚠ Common MOT failure
Brake disc wear and corrosion
The average used car has 3+ known model faults the seller won't mention.
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