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BMW Alpina

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,200 cc

S9 ALPMOT history

S9 ALP is a blue petrol BMW Alpina first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2024
Mileage
161,877 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S9 ALP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S9 ALP was last recorded at 161,877 miles on 21 Jul 2023, 374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,503 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
374 miles
Average per year
4,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,877 miles
  • 2022 – 161,503 miles
  • 2021 – 159,588 miles
  • 2019 – 152,279 miles
  • 2018 – 150,283 miles
  • 2017 – 145,991 miles
  • 2016 – 122,507 miles
  • 2013 – 122,502 miles
  • 2012 – 112,133 miles
  • 2011 – 105,930 miles
  • 2010 – 104,943 miles
  • 2009 – 102,002 miles
  • 2008 – 97,438 miles
  • 2007 – 87,456 miles
  • 2006 – 75,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,877 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight distortion to both front inner wheel rims

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,877 miles (+374)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,877 miles
    Test number
    201342115290
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass161,503 miles (+1,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,503 miles
    Test number
    963464147237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,588 miles (+7,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,588 miles
    Test number
    615553967076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass152,279 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,279 miles
    Test number
    663800768998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail152,276 miles (+1,993)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,276 miles
    Test number
    297882264071
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass150,283 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    150,283 miles
    Test number
    760204787339
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to both front inner wheel rims
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

  7. Fail150,279 miles (+4,288)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,279 miles
    Test number
    135325952803
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre constructions failing causing uneven treads
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to both front inner wheel rims
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

  8. Pass145,991 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    145,991 miles
    Test number
    846831542126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Fail145,991 miles (+23,484)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,991 miles
    Test number
    208291857459
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe coated in greese
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryParking brake cables outer cables corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass122,507 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    122,507 miles
    Test number
    514437103440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,502 miles (+10,369)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    122,502 miles
    Test number
    435457053327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    112,133 miles
    Test number
    376835052348
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail112,133 miles (+6,203)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,133 miles
    Test number
    176665952368
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass105,930 miles (+987)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    105,930 miles
    Test number
    165556351320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs have some surface rust evident

  15. Pass104,943 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    104,943 miles
    Test number
    600785030177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,002 miles (+4,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    102,002 miles
    Test number
    830265139117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass97,438 miles (+9,982)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    97,438 miles
    Test number
    202971368095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,456 miles (+12,260)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    87,456 miles
    Test number
    720525567056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    651142766099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S9 ALP

Does S9 ALP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S9 ALP expired on 20 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S9 ALP?
The MOT on S9 ALP expired on 20 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S9 ALP done?
S9 ALP was recorded at 161,877 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2023, an average of 4,987 miles a year.
Has S9 ALP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S9 ALP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on S9 ALP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S9 ALP find?
S9 ALP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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