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L111 WTN

2000 BMW Alpina

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,504 mi
Last recorded195,504 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL111 WTN
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 195,504 miles

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

general underbody corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 192,922 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 188,453 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2018 188,453 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill both jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 188,420 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 182,591 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 179,121 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered by trim

Fail 15 Jun 2015 179,088 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered by trim

Pass 30 Jun 2014 169,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills covered by trim

Pass 2 Jul 2013 158,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sills covered by trim

Fail 29 Jun 2013 158,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sills covered by trim

Pass 26 Jun 2012 146,397 miles

advise 2 x exhaust support brackets corroded

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm

advise plastic sills fitted to car

advise stone chip in zone a less than 10mm

Fail 23 Jun 2012 146,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise 2 x exhaust support brackets corroded

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear

advise nearside rear tyre on 2mm

advise plastic sills fitted to car

advise stone chip in zone a less than 10mm

Pass 20 Jun 2011 137,813 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 129,228 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 129,228 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 119,873 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 119,873 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 111,418 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 111,229 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 101,080 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2006 91,025 miles

both side rear z arm bushes starting to split

various brake pipes starting to corrode

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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L111 WTN is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 L111 WTN, 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 L111 WTN registered?

L111 WTN is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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