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W236 RPF

2000 BMW Alpina

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,540 mi
Last recorded111,540 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW236 RPF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,540 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 111,393 miles

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,818 miles

center exhaust mounts are broken and the mount is rusted badly

front tyres are very perished

Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,453 miles

center and rear exhaust shields loose

corrosion center exhaust mount mounting plate

Fail 26 Aug 2014 110,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

center and rear exhaust shields loose

corrosion center exhaust mount mounting plate

Pass 14 Feb 2013 109,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag warning light on

center exhaust mounting broken but supporting system

Fail 26 Jun 2012 109,373 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 109,373 miles

Airbag light on

Pass 18 Feb 2010 105,798 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 105,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 106,332 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 100,332 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 99,677 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 95,431 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 95,425 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 87,789 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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W236 RPF is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W236 RPF, 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.

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What year was W236 RPF registered?

W236 RPF is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W236 RPF safe to buy?

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