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T50 TUX

1999 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,795 mi
Last recorded172,795 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 TUX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 172,795 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 172,451 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 172,433 miles

Fuel line underside of vehicle corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 171,434 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 171,433 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 166,155 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 166,103 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 152,836 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Fail 2 May 2013 152,836 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2011 139,413 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 138,823 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 126,607 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 114,921 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 105,481 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 95,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2007 95,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 85,193 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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T50 TUX is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T50 TUX, 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 T50 TUX registered?

T50 TUX is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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