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W271 SRY

1999 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,786 mi
Last recorded94,786 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 SRY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 94,786 miles

rear axle damp offside driveshaft seal

gearbox sump pan damp

Pass 21 Mar 2015 84,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 82,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 82,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 79,469 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 79,389 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.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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W271 SRY is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W271 SRY, 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 W271 SRY registered?

W271 SRY is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is W271 SRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W271 SRY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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