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FA51 XSP

2001 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,692 mi
Last recorded6,692 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XSP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 6,692 miles

Perishing evident on all sidewalls of tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2010 3,835 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 3,809 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Oct 2008 3,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Dec 2006 2,285 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 1,940 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 1,940 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 XSP is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Black with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FA51 XSP?

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What year was FA51 XSP registered?

FA51 XSP is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is FA51 XSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 XSP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA51 XSP have outstanding finance?

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