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H990 KDY

1990 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,373 mi
Last recorded196,373 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1990 BMW Alpina140,716 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH990 KDY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 196,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 187,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering idler

Fail 21 Jul 2008 187,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

idler arm worn

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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H990 KDY is a 1990 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H990 KDY, 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 H990 KDY registered?

H990 KDY is a 1990 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H990 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H990 KDY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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