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B10 FKM

2002 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,187 mi
Last recorded158,187 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 FKM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 158,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 158,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 156,408 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 156,400 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 154,589 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear suspension sitting lower

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 153,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 153,300 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corroded brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 151,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall/outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 151,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall/outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 151,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 149,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 148,631 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 147,472 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 14 Sep 2017 147,409 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 25 Nov 2015 145,032 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 129,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 115,095 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,100 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,644 miles

all tyres starting to show wear

o/s door mirror has plastic bag to cover exposed mechanism

Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,644 miles

all tyres starting to show wear

o/s/door mirror has plastic bag to cover exposed mechanism

Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 76,193 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 76,193 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,336 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil level 3mm below maximum mark

Screw on inside edge on nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,487 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 52,062 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 43,354 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

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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B10 FKM is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Grey 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 B10 FKM, 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 B10 FKM registered?

B10 FKM is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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