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X644 ERB

2001 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,704 mi
Last recorded133,704 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX644 ERB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 133,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 133,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 129,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 124,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber inserts corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2023 119,460 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s floors to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 111,070 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side (centre) outer sill to floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Off side (centre) outer sill to floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 111,067 miles

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near side (centre) outer sill to floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Off side (centre) outer sill to floor pan corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 109,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 108,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 108,956 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Rubber Jacking Block Missing ! ,,,

Fail 21 Feb 2019 107,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Rubber Jacking Block Missing ! ,,,

Pass 29 Jan 2018 105,294 miles

General underbody component surface corrosion.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear indicator fading.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 102,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 101,036 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 101,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 99,345 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 99,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 966,163 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake travel high

Fail 30 Jan 2014 96,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake travel high

Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,599 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,388 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 86,993 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 82,921 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 82,921 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 79,118 miles

Road springs corroding.

Fail 9 Jan 2009 79,118 miles

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Road springs corroding.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 75,889 miles

vehicle has more than 1 chassis no.but after consulting with main dealer was told this is normal on an Alpina.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,500 miles

front & rear brake discs are starting to corrode at edges

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 9 Mar 2006 62,489 miles

Both front tyres worn badly (0mm) on inner edges

Parking brake imbalance

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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X644 ERB is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X644 ERB, 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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X644 ERB is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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