MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,667 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
sill covers fitted
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
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.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak ()
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)
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)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/front tyre has a cut
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
o/s dip brighter than n/s
o/s dip brighter than n/s
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)
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
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
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
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==
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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