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H729 XNP

1990 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,442 mi
Last recorded39,442 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 BMW Alpina140,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH729 XNP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 39,442 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 39,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 38,297 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 38,195 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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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H729 XNP is a 1990 BMW Alpina in Blue 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 H729 XNP, 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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How do I check the history of H729 XNP?

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What year was H729 XNP registered?

H729 XNP is a 1990 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H729 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H729 XNP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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