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T398 VNU

1999 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

130,574 mi
Last recorded130,574 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 VNU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 130,574 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 130,484 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer brake retaining device/clip missing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in lower windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 130,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 130,017 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 129,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 128,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 127,524 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 126,123 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,770 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 96,133 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 96,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,033 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,706 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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T398 VNU is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 T398 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 T398 VNU registered?

T398 VNU is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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