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KEK 5

1999 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,360 mi
Last recorded196,360 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEK 5
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 196,360 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 59,301 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 195,519 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 192,185 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 189,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 189,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 188,071 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 188,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted headlamp aim (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted headlamp aim (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 185,119 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 185,119 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 181,572 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 158,727 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 134,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 124,319 miles

Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 124,316 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 105,221 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f lower bumper damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2012 105,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f lower bumper damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2011 96,522 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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KEK 5 is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 103,335 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 KEK 5, 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 27 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KEK 5 is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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