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H238 NPR

1990 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,778 mi
Last recorded131,778 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 BMW Alpina140,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH238 NPR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2020 131,778 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 131,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 131,499 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 131,448 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 131,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H238 NPR is a 1990 BMW Alpina in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 140,716 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 H238 NPR, 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 36 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H238 NPR registered?

H238 NPR is a 1990 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H238 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H238 NPR shows 5 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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