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N600 ALP

1998 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,380 mi
Last recorded82,380 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN600 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,380 miles

front indicators slightly discoloured inc side repeaters

nearside front arch area heavily under sealed

rear tyre treads worn low

suspension areas slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,339 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 82,228 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 82,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front outer tyre wall protection torn

Pass 10 May 2012 82,074 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front outer tyre wall protection torn

Pass 3 May 2011 79,131 miles

front discs and pads

Fail 3 May 2011 79,131 miles

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

front discs and pads

Pass 23 Apr 2010 771,477 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,189 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 73,189 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,488 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 70,488 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,353 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 64,237 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 64,237 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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N600 ALP is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 104,522 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 N600 ALP, 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 28 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N600 ALP registered?

N600 ALP is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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