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FA07 YWC

2007 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,781 mi
Last recorded78,781 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 YWC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 78,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,392 miles

Front inner tyre walls splitting (235/35 R19)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,273 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,252 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 62,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,113 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 53,113 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,974 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 45,974 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 32,615 miles

advise offside tyre wearing and alsocracking on inner tread blocks slightly note also rear tyres worn to approx 2.5>3,5mm

Fail 12 Jun 2010 32,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise offside tyre wearing and alsocracking on inner tread blocks slightly note also rear tyres worn to approx 2.5>3,5mm

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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FA07 YWC is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2007 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 95,907 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 FA07 YWC, 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 19 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA07 YWC registered?

FA07 YWC is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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