MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONTMOST (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake pads low
2 nails in nearside rear tyre
all tyres worn more on edges
2 nails in nearside rear tyre
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
all tyres worn more on edges
How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?
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M88 XEY is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2006 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 93,812 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 M88 XEY, 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 20 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M88 XEY registered?
M88 XEY is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 14 October 2006.
Is M88 XEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for M88 XEY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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