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R736 URB

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,050 mi
Last recorded157,050 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 URB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 157,050 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 156,378 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to rear sills

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2020 156,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to rear sills

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2019 154,873 miles

parking brake effiency only just met 17%

Fail 4 Jan 2019 154,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

parking brake effiency only just met 17%

Pass 12 Jan 2018 152,341 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 152,341 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs unit to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 145,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 145,928 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 136,557 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 136,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 136,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2014 131,766 miles

deterioration exhaust brackets.

oil leaks.

stone chips front windscreen.

under-trays and cover sills fitted obscuring items from view.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 129,447 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 126,997 miles

both inner sills corroding at rear

front brake discs corroded inner surfaces

Fail 22 Jul 2011 118,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres wearing inner and outer treads close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2011 118,603 miles

all four tyres wearing inner and outer treads close to legal limit

Pass 1 Jul 2010 110,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 105,839 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 102,683 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 89,285 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm 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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R736 URB is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 R736 URB, 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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R736 URB is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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