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R26 SMA

1998 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,802 mi
Last recorded111,802 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 SMA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 111,802 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 109,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 108,502 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 108,502 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 106,306 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 105,651 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 105,021 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 103,776 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 102,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 101,135 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner-edge

Pass 3 Aug 2013 98,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,309 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 97,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 90,589 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 83,248 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 83,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 74,405 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 69,878 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 66,424 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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R26 SMA is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 104,522 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 R26 SMA, 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 28 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R26 SMA registered?

R26 SMA is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R26 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 SMA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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