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FB52 BNU

2002 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,009 mi
Last recorded78,009 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 BNU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 78,009 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 77,618 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in swept area below 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens cloudy not affecting light

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover / bump stop damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cloudy (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover / bump stop damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 77,138 miles

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

Fuel cap O-ring perishing

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber bump stop / cover perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber cover split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Shock absorber bump stop / cover perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 75,673 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 73,854 miles

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

Fuel cap o ring starting to perish

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop not holding (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop split (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 72,457 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 72,452 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white Light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white Light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white Light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake warning Lamp ( Amber) On

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 71,400 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 64,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,409 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 57,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,342 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,993 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,462 miles

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

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

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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FB52 BNU is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FB52 BNU, 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.

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FB52 BNU is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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