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Y995 KAR

2001 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

42,157 mi
Last recorded42,157 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 KAR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 42,157 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 42,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 35,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 32,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 32,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 28,432 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 28,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake pad lamp stays on (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 28,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 28,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 28,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 28,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 28,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 26,404 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 24,891 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 23,623 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 22,704 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 21,906 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 19,378 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 18,258 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 16,034 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 14,481 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 8,247 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,637 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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Y995 KAR is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 Y995 KAR, 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 Y995 KAR registered?

Y995 KAR is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y995 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y995 KAR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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