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B12 BNW

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 5646cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,613 mi
Last recorded88,613 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 BNW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,646cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 May 2024 88,613 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,597 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 85,287 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 84,970 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 82,275 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,682 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 80,613 miles

front discs corroding

handbrake high

plastic covers covering testable items

rear suspension pipes corroded

rear tyres on limit

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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B12 BNW is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 5,646cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B12 BNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B12 BNW?

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What year was B12 BNW registered?

B12 BNW is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is B12 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B12 BNW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B12 BNW have outstanding finance?

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