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A20 ARE

1995 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,305 mi
Last recorded184,305 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 BMW Alpina128,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 ARE
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 184,305 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 183,874 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2022 183,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 182,740 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 182,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 182,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 182,590 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 180,625 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 180,121 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 170,590 miles

Alternator belt worn

Fuel pipes corroded, not leaking front to rear.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Osr tyre inner outer edges low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing , still clearing screen.

Fail 14 Jun 2014 170,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Alternator belt worn

Fuel pipes corroded, not leaking front to rear.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Osr tyre inner outer edges low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing , still clearing screen.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 163,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 155,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 144,981 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 135,631 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 125,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 114,253 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 103,397 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 103,397 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 93,557 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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A20 ARE is a 1995 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 128,388 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 A20 ARE, 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 31 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 ARE registered?

A20 ARE is a 1995 BMW Alpina, first registered on 25 March 1995.

Is A20 ARE safe to buy?

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