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S541 HGP

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,115 mi
Last recorded77,115 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 HGP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,115 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 77,073 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,879 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,317 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 76,317 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 76,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2014 76,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,792 miles

Fuel flap missing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2012 75,791 miles

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

Fuel flap missing

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,997 miles

Cut to nearside front outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 73,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Cut to nearside front outer tyre wall

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 72,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,191 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle has more than two VIN numbers-see Special Notice 1-2004 item one

Pass 5 Jul 2006 70,923 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 70,922 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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S541 HGP is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S541 HGP, 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 S541 HGP registered?

S541 HGP is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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