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S186 MFC

1998 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,985 mi
Last recorded74,985 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 MFC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 74,985 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 121,068 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 121,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 105,958 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2005 109,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S186 MFC is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S186 MFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S186 MFC?

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What year was S186 MFC registered?

S186 MFC is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S186 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S186 MFC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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