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Y209 CGF

2001 BMW Alpina

Purple Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

130,856 mi
Last recorded130,856 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 CGF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 130,856 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside plastic sill cover fitted

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside plastic sill cover fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 130,850 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside plastic sill cover fitted

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside plastic sill cover fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 130,831 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f indicator lense damage

o/s reverse light

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2020 130,812 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

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

Offside reverse lamp not working

Fail 7 Jan 2020 130,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

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

Offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Oct 2016 126,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears showing corrosion/corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear coil springs showing deterioration

both rear upper shock ram corroded

both rear wheels have been repaired

front anti rollbar bush has slight play

sill showing slight corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2016 126,875 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested engine fault (7.3.A.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears showing corrosion/corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear coil springs showing deterioration

both rear upper shock ram corroded

both rear wheels have been repaired

engine management light on

front anti rollbar bush has slight play

sill showing slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2015 121,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

rear wheel rim repair

Pass 21 Oct 2014 114,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 109,506 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear

o/s front tyre wearing lower on edge+slightly uneven treadwear

rear suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rear tyres starting to get lower on across centres

slight wheel bearing noise from rear

Fail 21 Oct 2013 109,506 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre has uneven/stepped treadwear

o/s front tyre wearing lower on edge+slightly uneven treadwear

rear suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rear tyres starting to get lower on across centres

slight wheel bearing noise from rear

Pass 18 Oct 2012 96,714 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 96,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 72,243 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 72,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,668 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 57,668 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,659 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,048 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,359 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 22,359 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y209 CGF is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Purple with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y209 CGF, 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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Y209 CGF is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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