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B10 XXW

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,779 mi
Last recorded124,779 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 XXW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 124,779 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 124,778 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 122,089 miles

BRAKE INSPECTION

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

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSR UPPER TRACK CONTROL SUSPENSION ARM

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 XXW is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XXW, 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 XXW registered?

B10 XXW is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is B10 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 XXW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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