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B1 OLC

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Other 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,503 mi
Last recorded117,503 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 OLC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2024 117,503 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 115,479 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 111,361 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 111,311 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020

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 OLC is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,619cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B1 OLC, 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 B1 OLC registered?

B1 OLC is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is B1 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 OLC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B1 OLC have outstanding finance?

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