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S745 XAG

1998 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,354 mi
Last recorded116,354 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS745 XAG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 116,354 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 115,630 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 115,630 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 111,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 111,639 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,517 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 107,517 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 103,396 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 103,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

all rear subframe bushes starting to split

steering lock fault

Pass 29 Mar 2011 98,015 miles

Airbag warning light is on

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 97,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Airbag warning light is on

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 89,135 miles

Air bag light on dash

O\S\F brake req inspection sticking on slightly but not showing up on the rbt

slight drag on o\s\r handbrake shoes req investigation

Pass 24 Mar 2009 83,410 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on the front brake disks inside

Pass 14 Mar 2008 80,166 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 80,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 75,932 miles

Could not test rear seat belts ,in fant seats fitted

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 75,932 miles

Could not test rear seat belts ,in fant seats fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,404 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.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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S745 XAG is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,152cc 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 S745 XAG, 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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S745 XAG is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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