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S9 ALP

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,877 mi
Last recorded161,877 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 161,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 161,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 159,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 152,279 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 152,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 150,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Slight distortion to both front inner wheel rims

Surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 18 Jun 2018 150,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre constructions failing causing uneven treads

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Slight distortion to both front inner wheel rims

Surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2017 145,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 145,991 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake pipe coated in greese

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake cables outer cables corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 122,507 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 122,502 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 112,133 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 112,133 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 105,930 miles

Front discs have some surface rust evident

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 104,943 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 102,002 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 97,438 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 87,456 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 75,196 miles

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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S9 ALP is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S9 ALP registered?

S9 ALP is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S9 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 ALP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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