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FA51 XDM

2001 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,166 mi
Last recorded71,166 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XDM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 71,166 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 71,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding No wheel bearing checks done (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 68,989 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 66,511 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 65,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 62,603 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 62,602 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,596 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 62,567 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in inner side wall but not to cords

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack input shaft (2.3.3b)

Rear diff slightly leaking from input shaft seal

Slight leak from gearbox

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 62,567 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in inner side wall but not to cords

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack input shaft (2.3.3b)

Rear diff slightly leaking from input shaft seal

Slight leak from gearbox

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,427 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,770 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,015 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,999 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Slight front brake disc corrosion.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 60,471 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 60,471 miles

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

Aircon drive belt perished

Auxillary drive belt perished

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,998 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,582 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 54,582 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil leak from rocker cover areas.

Headlamp auto adjuster hanging down.

Rear diferential leaking oil.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,175 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 51,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,656 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 44,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 33,433 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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FA51 XDM is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,484 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 FA51 XDM, 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 25 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA51 XDM registered?

FA51 XDM is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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