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W554 CAY

2000 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,600 mi
Last recorded150,600 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 CAY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 150,600 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 143,558 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 143,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 110,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 100,808 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 87,317 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 75,580 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front antiroll bar link arm rubber gaitor insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2006 75,580 miles

off side front antiroll bar link arm rubber gaitor insecure

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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W554 CAY is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 97,471 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 W554 CAY, 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 26 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W554 CAY?

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What year was W554 CAY registered?

W554 CAY is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W554 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W554 CAY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W554 CAY have outstanding finance?

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