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S4 ALP

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,957 mi
Last recorded146,957 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 146,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to fuel pipe/s

Pass 18 Apr 2016 142,862 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 142,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2014 139,135 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 135,739 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 135,737 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 131,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 May 2011
Pass 6 Apr 2010

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight cut in n/s/f tyre side wall but not showing exposed ply/cords.

Fail 31 Mar 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight cut in n/s/f tyre side wall but not showing exposed ply/cords.

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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S4 ALP is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S4 ALP, 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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What year was S4 ALP registered?

S4 ALP is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S4 ALP safe to buy?

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