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Y21 CTS

2009 BMW Alpina

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

139,334 mi
Last recorded139,334 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 CTS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 139,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 130,887 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 121,698 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 121,697 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 116,747 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,371 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,339 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,415 miles

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

small oil leak from diff

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,020 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 May 2014 69,850 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 57,574 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 43,844 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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Y21 CTS is a 2009 BMW Alpina in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 82,436 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 Y21 CTS, 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 17 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y21 CTS registered?

Y21 CTS is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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