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W52 SJF

1999 BMW Alpina

Purple Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,869 mi
Last recorded205,869 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 SJF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2018 205,869 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 186,988 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 179,317 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 178,344 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 159,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

cover sills fitted fuel tank straps rusty stone chip to windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2010 135,153 miles

rear brake pads low.os & ns rear tyres worn on edge.windscreen chipped.tested wet.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 117,879 miles

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

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

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

engine pan fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2008 105,649 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 84,600 miles

all 4 tyres very low on tread

Pass 17 May 2006 78,673 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 59,938 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside rear suspension

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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W52 SJF is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Purple with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W52 SJF, 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 W52 SJF registered?

W52 SJF is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W52 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W52 SJF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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