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B10 RVS

2002 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,809 mi
Last recorded193,809 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 RVS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 193,809 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 193,808 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 192,849 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 192,848 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 188,778 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 176,518 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 169,505 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 169,505 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cuts

Pass 9 Aug 2010 161,973 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 151,123 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 148,982 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 148,982 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 131,734 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 88,133 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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B10 RVS is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RVS, 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 RVS registered?

B10 RVS is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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