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R6 EUB

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

243,949 mi
Last recorded243,949 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 EUB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 243,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 243,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 234,322 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 234,217 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 225,981 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 225,053 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 225,047 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 224,456 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 222,258 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 216,406 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 208,710 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 204,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 198,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 198,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 194,814 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 186,522 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 176,777 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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R6 EUB is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R6 EUB, 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 R6 EUB registered?

R6 EUB is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R6 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R6 EUB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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