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R629 KAW

1997 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,455 mi
Last recorded155,455 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 KAW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2018 155,455 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 150,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 145,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 137,082 miles

rear jacking points corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 128,221 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2013 116,998 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 107,724 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 97,352 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 86,893 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 75,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 63,768 miles

nearside front tyre damaged slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2007 51,823 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,036 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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R629 KAW is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R629 KAW, 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.

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What year was R629 KAW registered?

R629 KAW is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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