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X446 ETO

2001 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

175,273 mi
Last recorded175,273 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX446 ETO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 175,273 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 173,712 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 172,958 miles

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside lower rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 172,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 172,396 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 171,096 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 161,871 miles

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

Rear diff corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2019 161,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake pad fitting wear

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

Rear diff corroding

Pass 26 Jul 2018 150,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2018 150,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill corroded adjacent to jacking point (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Steering arm at base of steering box (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill corroded adjacent to jacking point (5.2.6)

Central Front Oil leak In area of engine. Under shield restricts examination ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear pipe above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm 375/30R19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 3mm 375/30R19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 142,305 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 142,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlight level sensor broken

Pass 18 Jan 2016 130,265 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 121,273 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 114,213 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 110,031 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 101,581 miles

chip in front screen outside sweept area

Fail 3 Nov 2010 100,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 100,404 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 96,651 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 93,247 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 87,432 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,720 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 64,622 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 64,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R tyre near the limit on the edge.

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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X446 ETO is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,484 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 X446 ETO, 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 25 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X446 ETO registered?

X446 ETO is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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