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N3 MAS

2001 BMW Alpina

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,811 mi
Last recorded50,811 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 MAS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,811 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 50,380 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,495 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear round tank (3.6.B.2c)

additional stop light not working unable to tell without stripping weather connected or not

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,599 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 45,227 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,327 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,397 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,559 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 39,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cuts in side wall ofnear side front tyre (no canvas or cords showing)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cuts in side wall ofnear side front tyre (no canvas or cords showing)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,207 miles

near side front tyre has cuts in side wall (no canvas or cords showing )

off side rear tyre has cuts in side wall ( no canvas or cords showing )

Fail 13 Aug 2009 37,207 miles

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

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

near side front tyre has cuts in side wall (no canvas or cords showing )

off side rear tyre has cuts in side wall ( no canvas or cords showing )

Pass 28 Dec 2007 32,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,640 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 28,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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N3 MAS is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N3 MAS, 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 25 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N3 MAS registered?

N3 MAS is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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