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M9 YMY

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

131,109 mi
Last recorded131,109 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 YMY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 131,109 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 131,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet safety latch lever is not working

handbrake will need adjusting shortly (comes up 7 clicks before working)

screenwash leak from pipe to pump

Pass 31 Mar 2017 127,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,508 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in both front suspension arm bushes

Rear diff leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 101,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 84,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 59,101 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 51,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 47,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,742 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2007 20,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M9 YMY is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,550 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 M9 YMY, 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 22 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M9 YMY is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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