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1998 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 DVD
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

all coil springs corroded

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

sill kits fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked with white chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not buzzing (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

all coil springs corroded

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

sill kits fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all coil springs corroded

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

sills kits fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (8.2.3)

fuel pipes corroded

sills kits fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

all coil springs corroded

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 135,438 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 135,437 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres waering on edges

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 132,724 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 130,481 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 122,975 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre on limit and wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2010 116,973 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 116,972 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

traction control light on

Fail 13 Aug 2007 111,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 103,058 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 103,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 DVD is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 B10 DVD, 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 DVD is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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