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A1 VXF

2002 BMW Alpina

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,415 mi
Last recorded47,415 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VXF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 47,415 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 47,166 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 46,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 45,013 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 41,379 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 41,378 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 40,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,823 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 39,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 39,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,460 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 39,160 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 38,581 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 38,328 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,552 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 36,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake check

Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,041 miles

brake check

Pass 23 Dec 2010 31,229 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres buld on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2009 25,886 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness around gearbox sump

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle displaying 2 VIN numbers - 1 bmw no. and 1 alpina no.

Fail 5 Dec 2009 25,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness around gearbox sump

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle displaying 2 VIN numbers - 1 bmw no. and 1 alpina no.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

additional VIN number: WBABS52030EH94573

Fail 12 Jun 2009 23,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

additional VIN number: WBABS52030EH94573

Pass 23 May 2008 17,677 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 17,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,662 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 14,937 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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A1 VXF is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A1 VXF, 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.

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What year was A1 VXF registered?

A1 VXF is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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The MOT history for A1 VXF shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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