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R595 ONN

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,719 mi
Last recorded177,719 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 ONN
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 177,719 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 170,634 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2009 153,309 miles

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

Hand Brake travel high

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 129,523 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 129,523 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 124,194 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 121,238 miles

Centre Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2005 108,893 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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R595 ONN is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R595 ONN, 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.

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What year was R595 ONN registered?

R595 ONN is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R595 ONN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R595 ONN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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