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C873 VPM

1986 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

262,801 mi
Last recorded262,801 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC873 VPM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 262,801 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 262,413 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 260,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 259,363 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 259,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 258,107 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 252,131 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 247,809 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 244,473 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 242,696 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 241,188 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 238,220 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 233,776 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 233,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front number plate.

advise nail n/s rear tyre.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 224,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 224,996 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 125,840 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 210,202 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 210,202 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C873 VPM is a 1986 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C873 VPM, 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 40 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C873 VPM registered?

C873 VPM is a 1986 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C873 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C873 VPM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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