MOT Status
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78,009 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Engine cover and under trays fitted..
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
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?
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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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