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S9 BMW

1997 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,096 mi
Last recorded87,096 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 BMW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 87,096 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 87,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 86,644 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,240 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,954 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 85,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 85,081 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 84,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 83,804 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 80,895 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 21 Nov 2015 76,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,688 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,301 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 56,492 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,583 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 58,181 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 58,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 54,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 49,997 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 49,997 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 49,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 BMW is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 110,966 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 BMW, 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 29 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S9 BMW registered?

S9 BMW is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is S9 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 BMW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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