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R45 MEH

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,235 mi
Last recorded146,235 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 MEH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 146,235 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 144,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 141,760 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 141,760 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle broke down during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 139,291 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 139,269 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 136,378 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

bonnet pin switch not connected

Fail 9 Mar 2017 136,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

bonnet pin switch not connected

Pass 10 Mar 2016 129,764 miles

engine covers under covers

oil leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2014 123,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 120,786 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 118,956 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 110,934 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 107,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise nsf rear inner track control arm bush showing signs of deterioration

advise osf rear inner track control arm bush showings signs of deterioration

Pass 15 Sep 2006 102,816 miles

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

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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R45 MEH is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R45 MEH, 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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R45 MEH is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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