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X799 XAL

2000 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,427 mi
Last recorded117,427 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 XAL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 117,427 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 116,122 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 115,116 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 112,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint play on limit (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 106,316 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 106,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 105,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,215 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X799 XAL is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 X799 XAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X799 XAL registered?

X799 XAL is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X799 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X799 XAL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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