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S239 ARC

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

120,823 mi
Last recorded120,823 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 ARC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 120,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides floor corroded and holed

Pass 5 Apr 2024 120,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 120,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 120,384 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 119,529 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 119,161 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 119,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 118,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 118,510 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 118,482 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 118,481 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers weak

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2015

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers weak

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2014 107,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 107,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 103,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

underside of car waxoiled including some brake pipes

Fail 23 Oct 2013 103,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded

underside of car waxoiled including some brake pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,529 miles

Battery light illuminated.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

custermer has had new brakepipes fit and undereseald

Fail 24 Oct 2012 98,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Battery light illuminated.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 93,017 miles

vehicle chassis and streel brake pipes underseald

Fail 26 Oct 2011 92,994 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

vehicle chassis and streel brake pipes underseald

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,586 miles

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

all streel brake pipes are underseal and vehicle chassis as well

Pass 16 Oct 2009 80,767 miles

brake mastercylinder could not be seen

Pass 22 Oct 2008 74,195 miles

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

slight rust on feul lanes

Pass 31 Oct 2007 69,322 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 69,258 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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S239 ARC is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 S239 ARC, 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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S239 ARC is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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