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T312 VNU

1999 BMW Alpina

Red Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,761 mi
Last recorded81,761 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT312 VNU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,761 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,533 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 81,533 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,323 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 81,193 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 78,867 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,543 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2006 67,626 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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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T312 VNU is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Red with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 103,335 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 T312 VNU, 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 27 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T312 VNU registered?

T312 VNU is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T312 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T312 VNU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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