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Y129 PCH

2001 BMW Alpina

Maroon Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,604 mi
Last recorded92,604 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 PCH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 92,604 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 90,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,694 miles

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

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

Central Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 89,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear coiul springs rusty

both rear strut top mounts very rusty

plastic sill covers fitted stopping full inspection of sills

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 11 May 2019 88,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 86,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted stopping full inspection of outer sills

Pass 19 Nov 2016 85,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

sill covers preventing full sill inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and dust boot broken (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,771 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 77,762 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,358 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,453 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

p a s pump noisy

Fail 17 Oct 2011 67,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

p a s pump noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,909 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,425 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 56,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise n/s/f tyre crack/split forming inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,288 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,958 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 46,629 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 46,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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Y129 PCH is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Maroon with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y129 PCH, 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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Y129 PCH is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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