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N10 CDM

1999 BMW Alpina

Red Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,771 mi
Last recorded132,771 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 CDM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 132,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 132,684 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 126,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 126,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 120,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 120,122 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 117,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 109,091 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 109,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 104,240 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 100,372 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 96,685 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 96,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slightly ()

Nearside Front tyre made year 2002

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slightly ()

Offside Front tyre made year 2006

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,963 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres badly perished between treads not to cords or plies

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres very close to inner wings and outer arches

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

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Apr 2017 92,960 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front tyres badly perished between treads not to cords or plies

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres very close to inner wings and outer arches

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

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Jan 2009 62,980 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 62,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 59,027 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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N10 CDM is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Red with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N10 CDM, 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 N10 CDM registered?

N10 CDM is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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