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X165 GNR

2000 BMW Alpina

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,358 mi
Last recorded108,358 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX165 GNR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 108,358 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 108,320 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 97,899 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 97,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,377 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 89,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,383 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner walls

very slight movement in both wishbone rear bushes

Pass 22 Feb 2010 76,104 miles

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,599 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 72,599 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 63,683 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 63,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 58,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,238 miles

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

Side repeater 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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X165 GNR is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 X165 GNR, 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 X165 GNR registered?

X165 GNR is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X165 GNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X165 GNR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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