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V33 PUP

1999 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,640 mi
Last recorded138,640 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV33 PUP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 138,640 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 136,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes near to fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 134,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perished at centre mount. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 134,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perished at centre mount. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 134,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (doughnut bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (doughnut bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 132,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2014 126,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear parking brake efficiency low needs attention

Fail 29 Sep 2014 126,467 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 120,240 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 115,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2011 109,236 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 109,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 104,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 91,823 miles

condensation in off side front headlamp

corrosion starting on brake pipes

damage to nearside sill cover

off side rear shock,dust cover cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2008 78,044 miles

Both side indicator repeaters loosing amber colour

Engine oil on minimum

N/s side sill skirt damaged

N/s/r handbrake effort low (reccommend inspection)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,641 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn oninner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2006 55,150 miles

front & rear disc worn

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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V33 PUP is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V33 PUP, 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 V33 PUP registered?

V33 PUP is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V33 PUP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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