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R866 ACH

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,246 mi
Last recorded111,246 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 ACH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 111,246 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 111,246 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 108,762 miles

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

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

offside inner side light inop

Fail 14 Dec 2012 108,762 miles

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside inner side light inop

Pass 14 Dec 2011 103,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 103,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 97,913 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 93,696 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 90,281 miles

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

brake warning lamp on

Fail 10 Dec 2008 90,270 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 17 Dec 2007 811,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 80,690 miles

low effort handbrake

Pass 19 Dec 2005 78,357 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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R866 ACH is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R866 ACH, 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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R866 ACH is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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