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W449 PRC

2000 BMW Alpina

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,261 mi
Last recorded116,261 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW449 PRC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 116,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 115,866 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 115,627 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 115,627 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front anti roll bar drop link dust covers are split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 115,396 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 114,892 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 114,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,247 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,282 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,032 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 108,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 104,910 miles

rear pads low

Fail 19 Apr 2011 99,472 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Outer Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both chassus No.WBAAM52030FK88044 / QAPB333L09ME44184 ALPINA conversion present

both front & nearside rear outer edge tyre wall cut / damaged

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 99,472 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both chassus No.WBAAM52030FK88044 / QAPB333L09ME44184 ALPINA conversion present

both front & nearside rear outer edge tyre wall cut / damaged

engine oil level low

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 85,229 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 78,826 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 74,024 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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W449 PRC is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W449 PRC, 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 W449 PRC registered?

W449 PRC is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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