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B12 TDB

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 5646cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,667 mi
Last recorded162,667 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 TDB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,646cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 162,667 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2020 162,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 160,247 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 157,342 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front tyres sidewall damage

brake compensator damp,brakes appear to have been worked on recently.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 157,342 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres sidewall damage

brake compensator damp,brakes appear to have been worked on recently.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 155,055 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 155,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 154,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 154,583 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides front arms (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 153,950 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/front tyre has a cut

Fail 17 Jul 2015 153,854 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 151,378 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 148,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s dip brighter than n/s

Pass 15 Jul 2013 148,264 miles

o/s dip brighter than n/s

Pass 17 Jul 2012 145,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 143,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 141,305 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front discs worn and slightly corroded

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 137,841 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre sidewall has slight damage

rear heatshield loose

Pass 29 Jul 2008 133,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

non obligitory rear sidelight not working n/s/r

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/f tyres sidewalls slightly damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2007 130,323 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 130,323 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR DISCS WORN==WIPERS POOR==

Pass 28 Jul 2006 123,413 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 123,413 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

FR TIE ROD BUSHES SOFT==WIPERS POOR==EXH JOINTS CORRODING==DISTORTION ON BOTH FR WHEEL RIMS==H/BRAKE POOR==RECC 4TYRES DUE TO LOW TREAD /LIFTING SCRUBBING EDGES==REAR TYRES 2MM

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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B12 TDB is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 5,646cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 B12 TDB, 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.

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B12 TDB is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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