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P213 DUD

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,857 mi
Last recorded106,857 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP213 DUD
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 106,857 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 10,687 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 100,685 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,343 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 94,343 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,643 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 80,200 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 66,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,356 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 60,222 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 60,134 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,134 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,981 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 56,615 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 56,615 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P213 DUD is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 110,966 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 P213 DUD, 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 29 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P213 DUD registered?

P213 DUD is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P213 DUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P213 DUD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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