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Y843 YRY

2001 BMW Alpina

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,439 mi
Last recorded71,439 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY843 YRY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 71,439 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,942 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 69,529 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 69,529 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 66,260 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,603 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 57,603 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 57,602 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 33,355 miles

Vehicle is not a BMW! it's an ALPINA, chassis number is different in the screen than the strut top - advise changing data on VTS device

front OS wing and bumper scuffed

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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Y843 YRY is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y843 YRY, 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 Y843 YRY registered?

Y843 YRY is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y843 YRY safe to buy?

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