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Y821 AJF

2001 BMW Alpina

Yellow Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,104 mi
Last recorded137,104 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 AJF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2014 137,104 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 135,691 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 133,341 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 133,341 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 131,681 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 129,425 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 126,134 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 114,350 miles

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

slight play o/s of steering rack

Fail 7 Jan 2008 114,350 miles

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

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

slight play o/s of steering rack

Fail 28 Feb 2007 102,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 102,724 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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Y821 AJF is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Yellow with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y821 AJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y821 AJF?

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What year was Y821 AJF registered?

Y821 AJF is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 March 2001.

Is Y821 AJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y821 AJF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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