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R1 PNA

1999 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

78,073 mi
Last recorded78,073 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 PNA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2012 78,073 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R1 PNA is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1999 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 103,335 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 R1 PNA, 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 27 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R1 PNA registered?

R1 PNA is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R1 PNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 PNA shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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