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Y11 YYJ

2006 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,303 mi
Last recorded86,303 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 YYJ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 86,303 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 86,008 miles

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

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 4 Jul 2022 85,954 miles

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

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 Jul 2021 85,217 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 83,754 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,420 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,693 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,913 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,734 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,165 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,360 miles

front and rear inner brake pads low close to limit

slight blow from both exhaust front joints

Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,794 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 69,915 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 67,671 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 59,163 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise unable to check brake pads fully

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,785 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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Y11 YYJ is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Y11 YYJ, 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 Y11 YYJ registered?

Y11 YYJ is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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