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L927 WAV

1994 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3430cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

164,538 mi
Last recorded164,538 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW Alpina122,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL927 WAV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,430cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 164,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2015 159,952 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 159,350 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 156,472 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

centre exhaust mountain broken but still supported

offside outer sill corroded

rear exhaust silencer skin corroded and falling off

Pass 18 Dec 2012 152,900 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 149,975 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 147,816 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 142,639 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 131,704 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 131,693 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 116,460 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 110,604 miles

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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L927 WAV is a 1994 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,430cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1994 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 122,380 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 L927 WAV, 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 32 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L927 WAV registered?

L927 WAV is a 1994 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L927 WAV safe to buy?

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