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B10 TUF

1999 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

145,498 mi
Last recorded145,498 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 TUF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 145,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 143,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 143,871 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 141,145 miles

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

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

little reserve travel at handbrake lever

Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,551 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 136,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 134,599 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 131,605 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,324 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 130,588 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 130,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 127,339 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 125,196 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 124,930 miles

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

Corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 124,512 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management fault warning light on

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 123,250 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Mar 2012 123,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jan 2012 123,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management warning light on

Heavy surface corrosion to front brake discs on inner faces

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 122,188 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces,causing reduced braking surface area

Heavy surface corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

Pass 14 Nov 2009 120,007 miles

front brake imbalance 17%. (limit 25%)

offside front and nearside front brake disc inner braking surfaces corroding

Pass 12 Nov 2008 116,760 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 116,750 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 114,659 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Front brake inner pads wearing thin

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 114,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Front brake inner pads wearing thin

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 110,491 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 107,175 miles

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

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 TUF is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1999 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 103,335 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 TUF, 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 27 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B10 TUF is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 21 November 1999.

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