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B1 OKW

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,845 mi
Last recorded153,845 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 OKW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 153,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,650 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 137,648 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear lower ball joint has play

Nearside Rear top suspension arm has play in joiny

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear lower ball joint has play

Offside Rear top arm ball joint rubber perisihing

Offside Rear top suspension arm has play in joint

Pass 1 Aug 2014 131,760 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 131,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 119,860 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 113,539 miles

Minor sidewall damage to both front tyres

O/S/R tyre inner sidewall beginning to crack

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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B1 OKW is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 104,522 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 B1 OKW, 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 28 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B1 OKW registered?

B1 OKW is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is B1 OKW safe to buy?

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