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LIL 8976

1995 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,524 mi
Last recorded139,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 BMW Alpina128,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 8976
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2016 139,524 miles

Emissions not tested Overheating. (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Upper shock sleeve has an oily residue.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 139,491 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 139,462 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 139,438 miles

very little clearance between front suspension unit and wheels o/s and n/s

Fail 2 Feb 2011 139,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 133,628 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 128,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 124,951 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 124,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 107,273 miles

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

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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LIL 8976 is a 1995 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 128,388 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 LIL 8976, 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 31 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LIL 8976 registered?

LIL 8976 is a 1995 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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