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Y629 LRR

2001 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,967 mi
Last recorded117,967 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY629 LRR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 117,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel has slight damage to inner side bead

vehicle undersealed obscuring view of testable items

Pass 17 May 2017 117,610 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 116,760 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 116,144 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 107,938 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

knocking from front shock absorbers

Pass 15 Apr 2014 103,592 miles

Headlamp adjusting unit at rear of vehicle in poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 97,025 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres are slightly worn on the edges

both rear tyres are getting low on tread

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,913 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,801 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 82,829 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 78,793 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,212 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006

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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Y629 LRR is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 Y629 LRR, 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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Y629 LRR is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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