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M286 VRA

1995 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,959 mi
Last recorded157,959 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 BMW Alpina128,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 VRA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 157,959 miles

Offside Front fog lamp out

Fail 31 Aug 2017 157,949 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front fog lamp out

Pass 1 Sep 2016 156,907 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 156,907 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 155,627 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 155,634 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 152,876 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 145,934 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 130,769 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 130,765 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 122,222 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 81,080 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 80,985 miles

(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.

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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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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M286 VRA is a 1995 BMW Alpina, first registered on 6 June 1995.

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