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S759 ETV

1998 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,130 mi
Last recorded119,130 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS759 ETV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 119,130 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 116,915 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 112,619 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 112,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 107,336 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 101,637 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 101,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 94,686 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 94,686 miles

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

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

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 87,412 miles

slight play in rear anti-roll bar link arm bushes

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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S759 ETV is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S759 ETV, 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 S759 ETV registered?

S759 ETV is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S759 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S759 ETV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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