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TDZ 2888

1995 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,263 mi
Last recorded72,263 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW Alpina128,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDZ 2888
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,263 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 72,248 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 72,229 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,209 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,130 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 72,099 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,073 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 71,587 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,213 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,420 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,533 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 58,558 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 54,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,674 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 50,663 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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TDZ 2888 is a 1995 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1995 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 128,388 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 TDZ 2888, 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 31 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 TDZ 2888 registered?

TDZ 2888 is a 1995 BMW Alpina, first registered on 2 May 1995.

Is TDZ 2888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDZ 2888 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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