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S739 ERR

1998 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,964 mi
Last recorded141,964 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS739 ERR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 141,964 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 140,785 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 140,776 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 138,183 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 138,183 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S739 ERR is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc 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 S739 ERR, 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

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What year was S739 ERR registered?

S739 ERR is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S739 ERR safe to buy?

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