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R418 BAY

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,394 mi
Last recorded166,394 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 BAY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 166,394 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 163,770 miles

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

wipers starting to smear on screen.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 160,772 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 157,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside/nearside front brake discs deteriated on inner contact faces

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Sep 2012 157,678 miles

offside/nearside front brake discs deteriated on inner contact faces

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2011 156,008 miles

front discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nsf tyre bad cracks to tread

nsr tyre under inflated

osf seat belt slow to return

osf wheel arch brake pipe corroded

pas leak

play nsr wheel

rear pads low

washers not on screen

Pass 4 Sep 2010 153,698 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2009 151,640 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 144,116 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 131,219 miles

two vin numbers stamped on offside flitch different no,s(one BMW/// ONE ALPINA) liased with vosa and mot helpline data base.vin number displayed on this vt20 is correct n perkins(nominated tester)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 116,648 miles

two vin numbers stamped on offside flitch different no,s (one bmw/// one alpina) liased with vosa & mot helpline data base. vin no displayed on this vt 20 is correct g. france (tester & a/e)

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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R418 BAY is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R418 BAY, 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 R418 BAY registered?

R418 BAY is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R418 BAY safe to buy?

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