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T356 SHR

1999 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,261 mi
Last recorded96,261 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT356 SHR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 96,261 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 96,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 93,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 18 Jul 2024 93,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,589 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 27 Oct 2022 89,589 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,653 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 79,615 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,926 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,004 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,008 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank strap corroded

underbody corrsion

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,881 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,861 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 5 May 2011 63,551 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,001 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 60,996 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front lower ball joints worn badly

front tyres low on tread

Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,462 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,738 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 52,698 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,757 miles

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

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

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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T356 SHR is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T356 SHR, 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 T356 SHR registered?

T356 SHR is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T356 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T356 SHR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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