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B10 RLR

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

220,523 mi
Last recorded220,523 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 RLR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 220,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 220,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 219,260 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 214,671 miles

Hand brake performance only just met minimum requirement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 210,986 miles

Hand brake efficiency only just met

Pass 24 Aug 2019 206,293 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 202,727 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 193,025 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 181,318 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 170,605 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 160,269 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2014 160,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner sills corroded

sill covers fitted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 152,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2013 152,356 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2012 142,736 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2011 139,249 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front brake discs badly pitted and worn

Fail 3 Aug 2011 139,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside and nearside front brake discs badly pitted and worn

Pass 2 Aug 2010 136,581 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 136,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 126,893 miles

front and rear pads discs worn??

n/s front fog lamp not working

n/s park brak cable outer case cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2009 126,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear pads discs worn??

n/s front fog lamp not working

n/s park brak cable outer case cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2008 117,885 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 114,951 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 RLR is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1997 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 110,966 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 RLR, 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 29 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B10 RLR is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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