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E134 NVT

1988 BMW Alpina

White Petrol 2693cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,540 mi
Last recorded84,540 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1988 BMW Alpina101,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE134 NVT
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,693cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 84,540 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 84,424 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2023 84,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 84,141 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,115 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,007 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 83,760 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,520 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,614 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,499 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 82,494 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 82,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 82,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 82,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 82,405 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

wiper blades poor.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 82,294 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 82,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all tyres are flat spoted

n/s/front inner wheel arch liner damaged

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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E134 NVT is a 1988 BMW Alpina in White with a 2,693cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1988 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 101,258 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 E134 NVT, 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 38 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E134 NVT?

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What year was E134 NVT registered?

E134 NVT is a 1988 BMW Alpina, first registered on 27 January 1988.

Is E134 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E134 NVT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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