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V621 GVU

1999 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,280 mi
Last recorded123,280 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV621 GVU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 123,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2018 123,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2017 120,656 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 120,642 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,630 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 115,608 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 105,512 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 105,506 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,948 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 99,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 94,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 90,274 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 90,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,426 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,718 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 67,417 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,268 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 51,100 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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V621 GVU is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V621 GVU, 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 V621 GVU registered?

V621 GVU is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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