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W998 SJU

2000 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,263 mi
Last recorded138,263 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW998 SJU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 138,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 137,499 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 132,397 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 132,391 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 132,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 132,381 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 130,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 129,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 124,879 miles

nearside rear tyre nailed

offside rear shockabsorber damp

slight movement in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

slight movement in nearside and offside front wishbone bushes

Fail 16 Dec 2009 124,879 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre nailed

offside rear shockabsorber damp

slight movement in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

slight movement in nearside and offside front wishbone bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2008 107,179 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 84,446 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 72,249 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 65,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 65,536 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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W998 SJU is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W998 SJU, 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 W998 SJU registered?

W998 SJU is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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