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Y495 MRR

2000 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,572 mi
Last recorded143,572 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY495 MRR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 143,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 137,399 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 132,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 128,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 121,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 118,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 113,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 110,781 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 110,233 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 110,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 110,229 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 110,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed dash board (6.3.5.b)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 110,223 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective connecting rod broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,922 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 95,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 95,168 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 89,307 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 79,430 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 79,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2009 72,911 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,192 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 50,451 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 38,989 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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Y495 MRR is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 97,471 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 Y495 MRR, 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 26 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y495 MRR registered?

Y495 MRR is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y495 MRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y495 MRR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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