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X736 VRL

2001 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

481,264 mi
Last recorded481,264 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX736 VRL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 481,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 475,106 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 471,012 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 467,182 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 448,271 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 421,016 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 416,267 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 400,151 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 382,167 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 378,121 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 364,256 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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X736 VRL is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 X736 VRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X736 VRL?

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What year was X736 VRL registered?

X736 VRL is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X736 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X736 VRL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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