MOT Status
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71,166 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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)
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)
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.
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)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine oil leak from rocker cover areas.
Headlamp auto adjuster hanging down.
Rear diferential leaking oil.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?
Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FA51 XDM safe to buy?
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