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T435 SLS

1999 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,474 mi
Last recorded124,474 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT435 SLS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 124,474 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside fuel pipes corroded (under vehicle)

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

Offside Outer sill corroded at front and rear jacking points.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 121,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front ( greased (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front + rear slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded n/s o/s front + rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front brake slightly binding

n/s front to rear fuel lines slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 121,515 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front ( greased (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front + rear slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded n/s o/s front + rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front brake slightly binding

n/s front to rear fuel lines slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 120,930 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s front brake backplate corrroded/slightly insecure

slight corrosion n/s o/s front + rear outer sills/jacking area

various slight corrosion to vehicle underbody

Fail 26 Jun 2015 120,869 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s front brake backplate corrroded/slightly insecure

slight corrosion n/s o/s front + rear outer sills/jacking area

various slight corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 27 Jun 2014 116,091 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s front shockaborbers slightly weak

slight play steering box

Fail 27 Jun 2014 116,091 miles

Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s front shockaborbers slightly weak

slight play steering box

Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab bushes

slight split n/s front suspension anti roll bar outer link pin ball joint rubber boot

Pass 13 Jul 2012 103,960 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear propshaft joint leaking grease slightly

slight engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 103,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

poly-v belt cracked, becoming excessive

rear propshaft joint leaking grease slightly

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,113 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

front wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged in places

poly-v belt cracking slightly

rear propshaft CV leaking grese slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,937 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play n/s steering idler

slight play steering box

Pass 13 Jun 2009 80,720 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 80,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

propshaft rear CV leaking

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 75,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

unable to check brake fluid level in reservoir.

Fail 16 Jun 2008 75,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

rear parking brake effiency low.

unable to check brake fluid level in reservoir.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,408 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,316 miles

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)

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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T435 SLS is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T435 SLS, 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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T435 SLS is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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