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W445 RRA

2000 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,675 mi
Last recorded129,675 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW445 RRA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 129,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 128,069 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 126,864 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 125,118 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 125,016 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 125,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 122,612 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 117,917 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 112,577 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 112,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both wipers split

Pass 5 Oct 2012 105,994 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 105,397 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 103,960 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 102,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rack gaitor moist.

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall.

offside front tyre cut in wall.

park brake travel near maximum limit.

slight movement in lower columb bush.

Fail 29 Jan 2008 102,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rack gaitor moist.

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall.

offside front tyre cut in wall.

park brake travel near maximum limit.

slight movement in lower columb bush.

Fail 21 Dec 2007 102,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall.

nearside steering rack gaitor moist.

park brake lever near maximum travel limit.

two v.i.n.(alpina conversion).

Pass 7 Jun 2006 98,833 miles

Both front tyre's wearing on edge's of tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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W445 RRA is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W445 RRA, 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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W445 RRA is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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