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M300 ALP

1999 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,227 mi
Last recorded122,227 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 122,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 119,079 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,860 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,977 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 98,976 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint from reservoir area (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 91,278 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 91,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 85,219 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 85,219 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,471 miles

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

airbag light on dash

Fail 15 Jun 2012 83,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Airbag light on dash

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,548 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 78,508 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 73,834 miles

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

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

osf tyre side wall splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2009 70,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 65,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 58,207 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 58,207 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,023 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 50,018 miles

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

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

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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M300 ALP is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M300 ALP, 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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What year was M300 ALP registered?

M300 ALP is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is M300 ALP safe to buy?

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