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188,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor on offside front suspension insecure. (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front to rear metal fuel pipes are very corroded.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
all discs slight surface corrosion
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/front tyre worn badly on shoulder soon need replacing
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FH51 EBX is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 FH51 EBX, 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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What year was FH51 EBX registered?
FH51 EBX is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is FH51 EBX safe to buy?
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