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BNZ 9318

2001 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,743 mi
Last recorded158,743 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9318
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 158,743 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 156,885 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 156,858 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 152,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 152,799 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 152,799 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 152,721 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 152,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 152,689 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 152,278 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 152,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 152,034 miles

Nearside Front Drop link has slight play

Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush worn has slight movement

Nearside Rear Tyre 2mm low on tread

Offside Front Drop link has slight play

Offside Front Lower arm rear bush worn has slight movement

Offside Rear Tyre low on tread 3mm

Pass 15 Jul 2015 146,145 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 146,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 135,727 miles

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

Nearside front shock has slight fluid mist

Pass 28 May 2013 132,987 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 130,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake bind

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 14 May 2012 130,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake bind

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 5 Apr 2011 123,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 112,767 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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Pass 26 Apr 2010 112,767 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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Pass 14 Feb 2009 103,341 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 92,852 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 92,750 miles

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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BNZ 9318 is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,484 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 BNZ 9318, 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 25 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 9318 registered?

BNZ 9318 is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is BNZ 9318 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 9318 shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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