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21 TU

1987 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3406cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

149,459 mi
Last recorded149,459 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration21 TU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,406cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 149,459 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 148,963 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 148,662 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 148,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 148,352 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 44,794 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 147,939 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 147,933 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 147,928 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 147,916 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 147,891 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 147,874 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 147,865 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 147,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 147,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 147,093 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 145,994 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 145,328 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 May 2010 145,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 144,032 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 143,971 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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21 TU is a 1987 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,406cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 21 TU, 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 39 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 21 TU registered?

21 TU is a 1987 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is 21 TU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 TU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 21 TU have outstanding finance?

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