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P558 JNU

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,465 mi
Last recorded112,465 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 JNU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 112,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 112,218 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 111,726 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 111,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 111,524 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 111,240 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 111,240 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 107,872 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 102,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 102,377 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 96,238 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 85,670 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 85,668 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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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P558 JNU is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P558 JNU, 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 P558 JNU registered?

P558 JNU is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P558 JNU safe to buy?

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