2001 BMW Alpina 3.3L Petrol · B10 YAY
2001 BMW Alpina (3.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 165,343 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW ALPINA
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B10 YAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2025
- 165,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B10 YAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW Alpina (B10 YAY) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bo”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
B10 YAY Mileage History
- 05/08/2023163,527 mi
- 17/08/2023163,912 mi+385 mi
- 16/07/2024165,311 mi+1,399 mi
- 16/07/2024165,311 mi
- 30/07/2025165,343 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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