MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wipers starting to smear on screen.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside/nearside front brake discs deteriated on inner contact faces
rear brake discs worn
offside/nearside front brake discs deteriated on inner contact faces
rear brake discs worn
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
nearside front tyre worn on edges
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R418 BAY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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