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B10 YOB

2002 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,182 mi
Last recorded114,182 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 YOB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,837cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 114,182 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,753 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 103,789 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 102,608 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 98,427 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,967 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2014 94,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 92,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 89,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 87,702 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 87,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 72,220 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,937 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 31,285 miles

both front tyres worn near legal limit

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 YOB is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 B10 YOB, 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 YOB registered?

B10 YOB is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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