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FE17 LYU

2017 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,568 mi
Last recorded64,568 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW Alpina40,930 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 LYU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 64,568 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 59,074 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,960 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 53,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 46,850 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 39,839 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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FE17 LYU is a 2017 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 40,930 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 FE17 LYU, 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 9 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FE17 LYU registered?

FE17 LYU is a 2017 BMW Alpina, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is FE17 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE17 LYU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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