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S13 BYR

2006 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,224 mi
Last recorded115,224 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 BYR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 115,224 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 114,005 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Travel in handbrake

Pass 28 Feb 2024 113,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Slight travel in handbrake

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 112,766 miles

Covers + shields fitted

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Slight travel in handbrake

Pass 7 Feb 2022 108,016 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 106,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,279 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 102,665 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 102,655 miles

front/rear brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2015 102,584 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2014 98,391 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mgt light is on

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 24 Mar 2012 86,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 80,763 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 157,403 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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S13 BYR is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 S13 BYR, 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 S13 BYR registered?

S13 BYR is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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