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PCZ 9477

1997 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,328 mi
Last recorded155,328 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 9477
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 155,328 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 145,746 miles

Oil leak

slight play steering idler bush

Pass 24 Sep 2007 128,542 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight play in steering idler bush

Fail 23 Aug 2007 126,590 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 121,244 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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PCZ 9477 is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Green with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 110,966 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 PCZ 9477, 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 29 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PCZ 9477?

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What year was PCZ 9477 registered?

PCZ 9477 is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is PCZ 9477 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCZ 9477 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PCZ 9477 have outstanding finance?

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