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W189 BAY

2000 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,502 mi
Last recorded104,502 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 BAY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2019 104,502 miles

o/s/f body corrosion on wing

front tyres perishing

n/s door outer handle stiff

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all brake discs corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 100,807 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,269 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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W189 BAY is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 97,471 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 W189 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 26 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W189 BAY registered?

W189 BAY is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W189 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 BAY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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