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Y899 AUT

2001 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,775 mi
Last recorded99,775 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 AUT
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 99,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 99,332 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 98,477 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 98,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure but not leaking and operating correctly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

front headlamp levelling device damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2016 98,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also close to legal limit on edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover insecure but not leaking and operating correctly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

front headlamp levelling device damaged

Pass 15 May 2015 94,884 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,951 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 88,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf headlight leveling device linkage broken

osf tyre tread cracking

Fail 27 Nov 2012 88,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf headlight leveling device linkage broken

osf tyre tread cracking

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,743 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 79,668 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,760 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 70,314 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 70,300 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,867 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 57,941 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 53,396 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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Y899 AUT is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y899 AUT, 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 Y899 AUT registered?

Y899 AUT is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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