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781 SKO

1996 BMW Alpina

Purple Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,904 mi
Last recorded79,904 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW Alpina115,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration781 SKO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,904 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 78,276 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,304 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,367 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,869 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 74,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,638 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,614 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,423 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,824 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 63,358 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?

Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
4,292
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 568
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 254
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 226
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781 SKO is a 1996 BMW Alpina in Purple with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1996 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 115,699 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Alpina fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 781 SKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Alpina typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 781 SKO registered?

781 SKO is a 1996 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is 781 SKO safe to buy?

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