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BP51 ALP

2001 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,372 mi
Last recorded89,372 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,986 miles

2 Different Chassis Numbers Stamped In Engine Bay , Tested With Number In Log Book

Fail 4 Jan 2018 88,985 miles

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

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet (6.4.1)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,619 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 87,616 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Central Rear 3rd brake light inoperative.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner lower arm bush, forward arm of two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,084 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 86,084 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,246 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,473 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 83,472 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,270 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 71,147 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 66,485 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 66,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 62,084 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 55,089 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 55,089 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 47,362 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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BP51 ALP is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP51 ALP, 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.

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BP51 ALP is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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