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M749 URB

1995 BMW Alpina

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,731 mi
Last recorded159,731 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 BMW Alpina128,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM749 URB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 159,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 159,627 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 159,527 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 158,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 157,844 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 156,388 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 155,353 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 154,814 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 154,378 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 154,378 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 154,108 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 152,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 148,230 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 144,200 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 144,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 137,407 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 129,391 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 129,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres wearing low

nearside front strut badly corroded

sliht play in off side part of steering rack

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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M749 URB is a 1995 BMW Alpina in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M749 URB, 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 M749 URB registered?

M749 URB is a 1995 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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