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N819 BFL

1996 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

213,293 mi
Last recorded213,293 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW Alpina115,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN819 BFL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 213,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 211,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 209,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 207,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 202,152 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 202,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 190,314 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 181,597 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 174,567 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 174,567 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 168,734 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 158,231 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 142,878 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 124,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 108,596 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 108,569 miles

Nearside 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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N819 BFL is a 1996 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N819 BFL, 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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N819 BFL is a 1996 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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