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Y700 LJR

2013 BMW Alpina

Brown Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

177,355 mi
Last recorded177,355 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW Alpina67,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY700 LJR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 177,355 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion

Pass 24 May 2024 174,175 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 174,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 171,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 171,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 171,365 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 166,461 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 166,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 163,417 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 163,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 148,636 miles

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2018 139,896 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 131,694 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 131,694 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front tyre has a small cut in sidewall

both front tyres wearing smooth on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 119,812 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 119,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 110,166 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to detect

Fail 14 Jan 2013 65,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to detect

Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,459 miles

Tyre pressure system warning light on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,714 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 38,714 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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Y700 LJR is a 2013 BMW Alpina in Brown. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2013 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 67,994 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 Y700 LJR, 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 13 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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Y700 LJR is a 2013 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 November 2013.

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