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AL02 PNA

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,566 mi
Last recorded114,566 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 PNA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 114,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 114,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 114,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 114,473 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 114,426 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2019 114,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2018 113,842 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2017 113,192 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all/four/worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 113,192 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all/four/worn (3.5.1i)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 May 2016 111,418 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 107,141 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 104,262 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 103,486 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 103,381 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 98,092 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 98,092 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 91,606 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 87,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 78,718 miles
Fail 31 May 2007

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 66,399 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 66,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2006 66,389 miles

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

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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AL02 PNA is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AL02 PNA, 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 AL02 PNA registered?

AL02 PNA is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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The MOT history for AL02 PNA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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