MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,954 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre perishing
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?
Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S261 ARC is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 S261 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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How do I check the history of S261 ARC?
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What year was S261 ARC registered?
S261 ARC is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S261 ARC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S261 ARC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S261 ARC have outstanding finance?
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