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B10 HEX

2001 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

225,190 mi
Last recorded225,190 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 HEX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 225,190 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 221,657 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 220,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 209,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 209,997 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear/outer (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 203,745 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2020 203,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 189,773 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

both rear brake flexi hoses v slight deteerioratuion

fuel lines under car slight corrosion,no leaks

Fail 27 Dec 2018 189,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rears both sides as marked (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged valve block cover loose (1.6 (e))

Offside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

both rear brake flexi hoses v slight deteerioratuion

fuel lines under car slight corrosion,no leaks

Pass 5 Apr 2017 182,436 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 162,879 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 141,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 122,276 miles

Both Rear Tyres On 3mm

Pass 14 May 2013 104,273 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 90,005 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 89,945 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 84,408 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 79,882 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 68,646 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 56,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 44,721 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 36,393 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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B10 HEX is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Green with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B10 HEX, 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 B10 HEX registered?

B10 HEX is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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