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55 HYJ

2006 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

254,260 mi
Last recorded254,260 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 HYJ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 254,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 250,652 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 247,510 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 245,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 245,772 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 240,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 236,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 236,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 234,344 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 231,158 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 231,158 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r and n/s/r flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 222,966 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 214,980 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 214,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 201,466 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 201,465 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 188,894 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 175,989 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 159,507 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 127,860 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 98,001 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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55 HYJ is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 93,812 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 55 HYJ, 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 20 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 55 HYJ registered?

55 HYJ is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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