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N41 YAU

1995 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,866 mi
Last recorded78,866 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 BMW Alpina128,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN41 YAU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,866 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 78,526 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 78,416 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside side repeater advise replace (1.4.A.2f)

Front all suspension components corroding

Front to rear in clips brake pipe and fuel pipe corrosion

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 78,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking area marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking side and above fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside side repeater advise replace (1.4.A.2f)

Front all suspension components corroding

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 78,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,915 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 77,915 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 75,495 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 75,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 68,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 2 Jan 2009 64,470 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS BECOMING WEAK IN DAMPING ACTION / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P .....

BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS AT 2 / 3 / 2 mm 235 / 40 / 17 y yokos / advise to replace a.s.a.p.........

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF TOP SUSPENSION ARMS

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 29 Dec 2007 60,427 miles

BRAKE PIPES BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED / BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / SUSPENSION SHOCKER / STRUTS / SPRINGS / ANTI ROLL BARS ECT ALL BECOMING ADVANCED IN CORROSION IN PLACES

Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

very slight blow on middle section of exhaust sealed up at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2006 52,508 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N41 YAU is a 1995 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1995 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 128,388 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 N41 YAU, 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 31 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N41 YAU registered?

N41 YAU is a 1995 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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