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FA02 RZR

2002 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,915 mi
Last recorded130,915 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 RZR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,837cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 130,915 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2012 130,161 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 114,766 miles

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

osf bumper adrift on corner

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2010 114,766 miles

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

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

osf bumper adrift on corner

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,004 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 59,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,332 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 36,332 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front tyres 3.5mm

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,755 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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FA02 RZR is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA02 RZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA02 RZR registered?

FA02 RZR is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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