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Y297 DRC

2001 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,896 mi
Last recorded119,896 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 DRC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 119,896 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 115,206 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 115,206 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 105,266 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 96,077 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 89,487 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 89,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 74,569 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 63,195 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 63,195 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 58,202 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 55,745 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 55,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y297 DRC is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y297 DRC, 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 Y297 DRC registered?

Y297 DRC is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y297 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y297 DRC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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