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IDZ 4854

2000 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,224 mi
Last recorded205,224 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIDZ 4854
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 205,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 205,159 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 204,637 miles

Nearside sill / jacking mount corroded but not holed

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill / jacking mount corroded but not holed

Pass 19 Apr 2018 204,449 miles

Rear Inner sills very weak

Rear Tyres just legal

Pass 20 Apr 2017 203,027 miles

Rear Rear jacking points very rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2016 202,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 201,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 195,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 187,654 miles

Rear number plate starting to discolour....Nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 181,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs poor

front wipers poor

mot carried out in wet conditions

rear brake discs poor

x2 vin numbers on vehicle only one displayed (alpina)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 173,576 miles

Both rear shocker covers deteriated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front seatbelt becoming slow to retract

Pass 15 Apr 2010 167,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

general corrosion to vehicle

o.s.f wing liner damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2009 161,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 153,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 147,012 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 146,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 134,420 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 134,415 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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IDZ 4854 is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 97,471 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 IDZ 4854, 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 26 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IDZ 4854 registered?

IDZ 4854 is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is IDZ 4854 safe to buy?

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