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M23 TUS

1998 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,822 mi
Last recorded157,822 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 TUS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 157,822 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 155,178 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 154,104 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 153,128 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 152,527 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 152,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 149,294 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 143,656 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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M23 TUS is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Green with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 104,522 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 M23 TUS, 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 28 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M23 TUS registered?

M23 TUS is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is M23 TUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 TUS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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