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FE17 LYY

2017 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,147 mi
Last recorded98,147 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW Alpina40,930 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 LYY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 98,147 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Oct 2024 88,599 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,584 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 58,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 38,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 18,696 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 18,679 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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FE17 LYY is a 2017 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 FE17 LYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE17 LYY registered?

FE17 LYY is a 2017 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is FE17 LYY safe to buy?

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