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YX15 FNS

2015 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,266 mi
Last recorded52,266 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW Alpina50,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX15 FNS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 52,266 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 52,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 49,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 46,424 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 38,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 38,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 35,507 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Jun 2020 33,992 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 33,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre side wall has damage

Pass 17 Apr 2019 30,135 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,611 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 25,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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YX15 FNS is a 2015 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 50,020 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 YX15 FNS, 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 11 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX15 FNS registered?

YX15 FNS is a 2015 BMW Alpina, first registered on 23 April 2015.

Is YX15 FNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX15 FNS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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