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M230 PKS

1994 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,975 mi
Last recorded132,975 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW Alpina122,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 PKS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 132,975 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 132,537 miles

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 132,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 132,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 132,161 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 131,219 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 129,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 129,373 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall dammaged

Pass 11 Jun 2011 128,282 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 124,262 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 124,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 123,348 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 115,102 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 115,102 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 13 Jul 2005 103,988 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 103,988 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel tank strap at offside damaged

nearside front tyre has slight wear on inner edge

oil leak from rear diff area

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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M230 PKS is a 1994 BMW Alpina in Green with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M230 PKS, 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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M230 PKS is a 1994 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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