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A12 EDK

2001 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,968 mi
Last recorded173,968 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EDK
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 173,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 155,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 153,178 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside handbrake effort poor

Fail 17 Sep 2014 153,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside handbrake effort poor

wear to nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2013 147,887 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 142,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear to flexis brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Jul 2011 142,353 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 141,998 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlight adjuster drop link broken

Pass 6 May 2008 141,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 141,542 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 132,714 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 102,656 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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A12 EDK is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,484 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 EDK, 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 25 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 EDK registered?

A12 EDK is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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