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FEL 668L

1973 BMW Alpina

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,729 mi
Last recorded67,729 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEL 668L
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 67,729 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,642 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,386 miles

front prop-shaft coupling split

lots of surface corrosion and old welding under vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,232 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 67,232 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 66,739 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 66,738 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 65,556 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 65,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 63,763 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 63,762 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,574 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 63,574 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,363 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,883 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 53,197 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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FEL 668L is a 1973 BMW Alpina in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FEL 668L, 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 53 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FEL 668L registered?

FEL 668L is a 1973 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is FEL 668L safe to buy?

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