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N586 HWC

1996 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,829 mi
Last recorded108,829 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 BMW Alpina115,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN586 HWC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 108,829 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 108,808 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 108,808 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 108,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front seat belt retracting mechanisms slow in operation

brake warning lamp on

evidence of rear wheels rubbing slightly on inner arches

Pass 25 Mar 2009 107,944 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 102,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front indicators slightly disscolourd

Pass 15 Sep 2006 94,507 miles

osf tyre on limit

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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N586 HWC is a 1996 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 115,699 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 N586 HWC, 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 30 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N586 HWC registered?

N586 HWC is a 1996 BMW Alpina, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N586 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N586 HWC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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