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W521 RRA

2000 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,200 mi
Last recorded162,200 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 RRA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 162,200 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Jun 2022 162,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2016 161,507 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 161,390 miles

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

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

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

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

dent at rear of nearside front wheel

front number plate cracked

slight corrosion at both rear jacking points

Fail 26 Mar 2015 161,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

dent in nearside front wheel inside.

front number plate cracked.

slight corrosion at both rear jacking points.

surface corrosion of main front to rear brake pipe and nearside and offside rear pipes.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 153,701 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 149,352 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2010 149,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 141,700 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 141,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 132,388 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 132,388 miles

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

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 99,744 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit on inner edge †stone chip to n/s of front screen

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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W521 RRA is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W521 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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What year was W521 RRA registered?

W521 RRA is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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