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R92 UNN

1997 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,028 mi
Last recorded110,028 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 UNN
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 110,028 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2024 109,603 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexy ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2022 109,469 miles

Rear suspension signs of surface corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,825 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing and perishing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both fan belts worn

both outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

engine oil low

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,795 miles

Front Lower Both front inner sills corroding.

Front Lower Both front lower suspension arm ball joints appear to have play.

Offside Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Rear Brake pipes covered in grease.

Unable to see condition of lower sills as plastic side skirts fitted.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 100,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to legal limit 1:6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,252 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

o/s/r lower sus arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracking between the treads

rear brake pipes corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2015 98,133 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake pipes corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

o/s/r lower sus arm rear bush deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cracking between the treads

Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,037 miles

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

OSF headlamp beam image poor

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 95,037 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

OSF headlamp beam image poor

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 92,325 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGALE LIMIT.

Centre Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 89,994 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 89,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,288 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 85,353 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 81,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 76,946 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 76,946 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 75,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 75,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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R92 UNN is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R92 UNN, 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 R92 UNN registered?

R92 UNN is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R92 UNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R92 UNN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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