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WA51 RAS

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,554 mi
Last recorded107,554 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 RAS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 107,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

wires hanging low beneath car

Pass 26 Nov 2020 106,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged suspect due to tyres being very low on pressure and vehicle standing for long periods (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy corrosion to front wing and boot lid

Fail 13 Nov 2020 106,556 miles

Brake performance not tested due to suspension and brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes at rear above subframe ( marked for identification ) (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly no response from switch (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault illuminated on dash permanently (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber piston corroded and likely to snap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached shock absorber piston corroded and likely to snap (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged suspect due to tyres being very low on pressure and vehicle standing for long periods (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad warning lamp illuminated but pad not worn to excess

coolant light illuminated

heavy corrosion to front wing and boot lid

different shock absorbers fitted to n/s and o/s front of vehicle recommend correction

Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 104,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,531 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)

Fail 8 May 2017 98,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 92,540 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 92,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 88,801 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,873 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 63,146 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,570 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,094 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 3 Nov 2008 45,093 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,063 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,405 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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WA51 RAS is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,550 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 WA51 RAS, 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 22 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA51 RAS registered?

WA51 RAS is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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The MOT history for WA51 RAS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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