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388 FBB

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,319 mi
Last recorded61,319 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration388 FBB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 61,319 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2025 32,038 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 22,012 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 60,593 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park break imballanced. off side low performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 60,578 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up Point on wrong side. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,544 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 60,477 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 59,382 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 55,602 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 54,286 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,370 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,243 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,674 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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388 FBB is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2002 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 84,835 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 388 FBB, 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 24 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 388 FBB registered?

388 FBB is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is 388 FBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 388 FBB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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