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B10 HPC

1998 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,722 mi
Last recorded118,722 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 HPC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 118,722 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 118,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 118,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened not seated in lower mounting correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened not seated in lower mounting correctly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 117,927 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 116,881 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 115,996 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 115,996 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 114,480 miles

both rear tyres damaged on edge of tread - signs of fouling wheel arch

offside headlight aim on lower most limit - adjuster maxed out

Pass 26 Nov 2020 112,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 110,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear sill panel getting rusty

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,858 miles

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

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

nearside sill corroded and holed.

Fail 5 Jun 2018 105,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside sill corroded and holed.

Pass 30 May 2017 105,517 miles

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

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

all four tyres perishing,nearside sill corroded and hold.

Fail 30 May 2017 105,517 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all four tyres perishing,nearside sill corroded and hold.

Pass 19 May 2016 105,025 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,740 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,361 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 103,181 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 103,157 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 HPC is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HPC, 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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What year was B10 HPC registered?

B10 HPC is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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