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Y153 ATR

2001 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,343 mi
Last recorded87,343 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 ATR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,343 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 87,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,354 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,321 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,153 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 84,794 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 84,794 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 83,875 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 83,875 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,184 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,080 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,106 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,477 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,205 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 64,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has been run flat and has worn sidewalls thin

Pass 21 Nov 2007 61,973 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,468 miles

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

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

n/s front and rear wheels center hub caps lose

noise in front of engine

o/s and n/s front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes starting to wear

o/s front brake caliper fixing bolt dust caps missing

o/s front tyre worn low on edges ONLY JUST PASSED MOT TEST

Fail 4 Jan 2007 56,390 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level low

o/s front tyre worn low on edges ONLT JUST PASSED MOT TEST

Pass 8 Oct 2005 43,069 miles

rear tyres worn low on edges

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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Y153 ATR is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y153 ATR, 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 Y153 ATR registered?

Y153 ATR is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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