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FA51 ZKG

2001 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

248,899 mi
Last recorded248,899 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZKG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 248,899 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 248,871 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 248,761 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 248,743 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2018 248,505 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 226,683 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 212,976 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 211,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 204,497 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre is perished

Pass 9 Dec 2013 193,397 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 182,580 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 170,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 159,583 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 147,625 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 133,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 120,086 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 99,833 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 ZKG is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 FA51 ZKG, 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

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What year was FA51 ZKG registered?

FA51 ZKG is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is FA51 ZKG safe to buy?

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