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W693 PRC

2000 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,833 mi
Last recorded182,833 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW693 PRC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 182,833 miles

vechile has 3 chassis no used the one for model presented

wheels protrude beyond body

Pass 10 Aug 2015 174,624 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 165,548 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 159,617 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 149,347 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 127,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 127,962 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 125,045 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 125,026 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 111,993 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 101,373 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 101,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 88,273 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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W693 PRC is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W693 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W693 PRC registered?

W693 PRC is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W693 PRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W693 PRC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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