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B10 AOK

1998 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,889 mi
Last recorded130,889 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 AOK
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 130,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 129,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 127,616 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 126,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 124,842 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 123,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 123,303 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 120,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner sill heavy surface corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2018 120,541 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner sill heavy surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2017 117,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Sill covers fitted, unable to obtain full excess

Under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 115,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill edge (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill edge (2.4.A.3)

Sill covers fitted, unable to obtain full excess

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2015 108,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,072 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,081 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 98,081 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 93,111 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 81,369 miles

Slight corrosion to front brake discs.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 75,904 miles

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

slight twist nearside front brake flexi hose

Fail 19 Aug 2009 75,739 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

condense in ns fr headlamp not affecting beam image

rear tyres on 2.5mm/// legal limit 1.6mm

slight twist in ns fr brake flexi hose

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,147 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 70,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,697 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 56,190 miles

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

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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B10 AOK is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 104,522 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 B10 AOK, 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 28 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B10 AOK is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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