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G233 OPW

1990 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,258 mi
Last recorded159,258 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 BMW Alpina140,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG233 OPW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 159,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion appearing too underside

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Fail 24 Jun 2010 159,231 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion appearing too underside

o/s/f tyre perrishing

Pass 25 Nov 2008 156,971 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

shield on steering idler touching turbo pipe

Fail 24 Nov 2008 156,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

shield on steering idler touching turbo pipe

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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G233 OPW is a 1990 BMW Alpina in Green with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 140,716 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 G233 OPW, 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 36 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G233 OPW registered?

G233 OPW is a 1990 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G233 OPW safe to buy?

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