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W238 RRB

2000 BMW Alpina

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

206,040 mi
Last recorded206,040 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 RRB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 206,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear forward of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 206,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED conversion bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED conversion bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1x front to rear forward of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 203,221 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 201,208 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 200,868 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 195,425 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Apr 2019 195,420 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 190,985 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder

Pass 20 Apr 2017 187,229 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 187,229 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake light staying on

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 180,959 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 180,959 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 176,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 174,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

boot hinge very stiff

oil around diff

Pass 17 Apr 2014 174,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

boot hinge very stiff

oil around diff

Pass 26 Mar 2013 168,927 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

washers and wipers poor

Fail 26 Mar 2013 168,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

washers and wipers poor

Pass 4 Apr 2012 163,789 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 163,789 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 160,097 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 155,060 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 152,395 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 152,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres are underinflated causing accelerated wear up the inside edges

Pass 24 Apr 2008 148,491 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 129,635 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 129,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2006 112,753 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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W238 RRB is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W238 RRB, 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 W238 RRB registered?

W238 RRB is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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