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Y541 DRC

2001 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,641 mi
Last recorded124,641 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY541 DRC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2026 124,641 miles

Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced both outer sills by jacking points coverd by covers sevral spots (6.1.1 (d) (i))

been standing

Fail 13 Jul 2026 124,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim too high O/s & N/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 123,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 173,223 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 123,119 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 115,413 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 115,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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Y541 DRC is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y541 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 Y541 DRC registered?

Y541 DRC is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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