MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,959 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front fog lamp out
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front fog lamp out
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
FUEL CAP RUBBER SEAL WORN
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front FRONT FOG LAMPS DO NOT ILLUMINATE
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFF SIDE FRONT STEERING ARM/RACK END
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel cap seal worn
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front fog does not laminate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake pipes cracking
Near side front fog not working
Oil leak engine & gearbox
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
NEAR SIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
STONE CHIP IN NEAR SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP GLASS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW ! TOPPED UP IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT EMMISION TEST
(7) Both front bottom suspension ball joints worn slightly.
How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?
Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M286 VRA is a 1995 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1995 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 128,388 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 M286 VRA, 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 31 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M286 VRA registered?
M286 VRA is a 1995 BMW Alpina, first registered on 6 June 1995.
Is M286 VRA safe to buy?
The MOT history for M286 VRA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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