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P356 JNN

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,437 mi
Last recorded122,437 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 JNN
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 122,437 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 122,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2025 118,485 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 114,870 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 110,959 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 110,959 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,808 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 106,805 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 102,962 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,408 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,134 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 101,570 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 101,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 100,882 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,292 miles

Corrosion to steering track rod ends.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 100,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to steering track rod ends.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 99,606 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 98,709 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 94,898 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 76,975 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 71,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,730 miles

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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P356 JNN is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P356 JNN, 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 P356 JNN registered?

P356 JNN is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is P356 JNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P356 JNN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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