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N30 BMW

1995 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,645 mi
Last recorded76,645 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW Alpina128,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,645 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 76,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED UNABLE TO SEE REAR SPRINGS FULLY

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN LOW

FRONT BUMPER/SKIRT IS DAMAGED

N/S/F TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT IS WORN

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED UNABLE TO CHECK ABOVE FUEL TANK

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING/ OR BRAKE NOISE NO ROUGHNESS

O/S/F WHEEL DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE IS ALMOST FLAT

Pass 17 Dec 2008 74,949 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear brake disc slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear diff oil leaking

Fail 17 Dec 2008 74,938 miles

Nearside Front 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)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear brake disc slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear diff oil leaking

Pass 10 May 2007 71,216 miles

both front & o/s/r tyres are wearing on edges

front & rear brake pads appear low

Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,147 miles

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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N30 BMW is a 1995 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N30 BMW, 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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N30 BMW is a 1995 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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