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VX56 RYV

2006 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,608 mi
Last recorded66,608 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 RYV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,608 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 63,865 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 63,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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VX56 RYV is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX56 RYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX56 RYV?

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What year was VX56 RYV registered?

VX56 RYV is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is VX56 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX56 RYV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX56 RYV have outstanding finance?

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