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R29 UAL

1998 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,354 mi
Last recorded132,354 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 UAL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 132,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

windsreen damaged but not in drivers view.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 132,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

windscreen damaged but not in direct view of the road.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 129,431 miles

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

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

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

windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 124,515 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 118,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 113,532 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 113,531 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 108,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 103,085 miles

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 96,962 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 90,032 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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R29 UAL is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R29 UAL, 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 R29 UAL registered?

R29 UAL is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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