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YHU 949

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHU 949
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 99,568 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 98,619 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,083 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,656 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,904 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,527 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,227 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,727 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 95,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,059 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 94,446 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 94,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 93,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,728 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 91,734 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 91,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 91,324 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 90,030 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 89,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 89,376 miles

offside outer sill damaged

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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YHU 949 is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 104,522 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 YHU 949, 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 28 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YHU 949?

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What year was YHU 949 registered?

YHU 949 is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is YHU 949 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHU 949 shows 20 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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