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E251 FSO

1987 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,708 mi
Last recorded152,708 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE251 FSO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 152,708 miles

Airbox pipe missing

Fail 22 Sep 2015 152,708 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Airbox pipe missing

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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E251 FSO is a 1987 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E251 FSO, 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 E251 FSO registered?

E251 FSO is a 1987 BMW Alpina, first registered on 17 June 1987.

Is E251 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E251 FSO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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