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A8 CAL

1999 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CAL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 95,536 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,974 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,707 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 92,538 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 92,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 92,202 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,920 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 91,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2013 88,722 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 88,710 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 84,643 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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 74,663 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 66,091 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 66,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,575 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,848 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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A8 CAL is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1999 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 103,335 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 A8 CAL, 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 27 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 CAL registered?

A8 CAL is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is A8 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CAL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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