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P801 JAL

1997 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,192 mi
Last recorded154,192 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 JAL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 154,192 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 153,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 140,046 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 May 2008 130,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 125,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 114,507 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P801 JAL is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P801 JAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P801 JAL registered?

P801 JAL is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P801 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P801 JAL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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