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V121 ALP

1999 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,939 mi
Last recorded90,939 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 90,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 90,938 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 88,582 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 86,947 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,681 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 86,600 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Pass 13 Feb 2010 85,689 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 84,964 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both no plates spacing!

Fail 13 Feb 2009 84,964 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both no plates spacing!

Pass 12 Jan 2008 83,737 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 74,160 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 63,794 miles

Front 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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V121 ALP is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V121 ALP, 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 V121 ALP registered?

V121 ALP is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V121 ALP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V121 ALP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V121 ALP have outstanding finance?

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