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R534 TST

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,514 mi
Last recorded148,514 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 TST
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 148,514 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 133,576 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 133,576 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 108,195 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 87,166 miles

n/s/f door latch sticky and door does not close securely every time.

Fail 17 Nov 2009 87,166 miles

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

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

n/s/f door latch sticky and door does not close securely every time.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 75,793 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 75,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 56,657 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 56,657 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,740 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,268 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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R534 TST is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R534 TST, 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 R534 TST registered?

R534 TST is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R534 TST safe to buy?

The MOT history for R534 TST shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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