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R943 MNU

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,370 mi
Last recorded170,370 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 MNU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 170,370 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 167,045 miles

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

rear brake disc slightly pitted not excessive at time of test

sills covered with trim unable to examine

Fail 9 Aug 2010 167,039 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake disc slightly pitted not excessive at time of test

sills covered with trim unable to examine

Pass 28 Feb 2009 158,977 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2008 145,886 miles

exhaust emissions irratic.

full under body sheilds fitted.

nearside front tyre weraing low on edges.

offside front tyre wearing low on egdes.

oil leak[s].

Fail 29 Feb 2008 145,766 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

exhaust emissions irratic.

full under body sheilds fitted.

nearside front tyre weraing low on edges.

offside front tyre wearing low on egdes.

oil leak[s].

Pass 1 Mar 2007 132,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 131,853 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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R943 MNU is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R943 MNU, 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 R943 MNU registered?

R943 MNU is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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