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T556 XTO

1999 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,443 mi
Last recorded65,443 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 XTO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,443 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,019 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,468 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 60,468 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,946 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 58,946 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,043 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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T556 XTO is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T556 XTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T556 XTO registered?

T556 XTO is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is T556 XTO safe to buy?

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