MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
vehicle has 2 vin numbers stamped on body
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side rear brake flexi ferrule corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?
Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X729 ERA is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 2000 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 97,471 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 X729 ERA, 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 26 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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X729 ERA is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 November 2000.
Is X729 ERA safe to buy?
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