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R654 YRB

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,405 mi
Last recorded105,405 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 YRB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 105,405 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 105,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 105,389 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 105,340 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 105,332 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 105,332 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 105,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 105,289 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 103,050 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 99,682 miles

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

deterioration on o/s exhaust cat

n/s front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2009 93,674 miles

n/s front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2009 93,674 miles

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

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

n/s front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 27 May 2008 87,842 miles

n/s front driving lamp lens cracked

Pass 31 May 2007 80,728 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 73,287 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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R654 YRB is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,151cc 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 R654 YRB, 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 R654 YRB registered?

R654 YRB is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R654 YRB safe to buy?

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