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B10 WTF

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

195,194 mi
Last recorded195,194 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 WTF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 195,194 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os rear sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 183,163 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 182,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 173,316 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 173,216 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 main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 162,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 157,131 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 152,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 148,201 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 144,330 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 141,015 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 137,825 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 133,787 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 133,787 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 129,611 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 125,155 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 119,758 miles

very slight movement in teh off side rear suspension

Fail 23 Mar 2011 119,758 miles

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

very slight movement in teh off side rear suspension

Fail 18 Mar 2010 105,126 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

plastic nearside un der casr trim bulging due to incorrectly located wiring

wireing in correctly located on nearside front under car .

Pass 18 Mar 2010 105,126 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

plastic nearside un der casr trim bulging due to incorrectly located wiring

wireing in correctly located on nearside front under car .

Fail 26 Mar 2009 94,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 94,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 93,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2008 82,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 75,211 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2006 66,278 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 66,278 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak

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 WTF is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WTF, 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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What year was B10 WTF registered?

B10 WTF is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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