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V361 DNN

1999 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,150 mi
Last recorded152,150 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 DNN
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 152,150 miles

MANAGEMENT LUIOGHT ON

Fail 3 Apr 2017 152,150 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

MANAGEMENT LUIOGHT ON

Pass 6 Apr 2016 143,589 miles

HANDBRAKE JUST MET LIMIT OF 16 PERCENT

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

Nearside Front TYRE DAMAGED ON SIDEWALL

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Apr 2015 146,126 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Oil leak

coating on nearside front brake pipe not allowing full inspection

damage to kerbing band on nearside front tyre

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 146,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coating on nearside front brake pipe not allowing full inspection

damage to kerbing band on nearside front tyre

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 142,805 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 137,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 137,717 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 129,780 miles

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 6 Nov 2009 125,082 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 122,181 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 122,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 116,047 miles

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2006 108,163 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 108,161 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 96,524 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 96,524 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.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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V361 DNN is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V361 DNN, 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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V361 DNN is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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