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FD02 UWO

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

173,583 mi
Last recorded173,583 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 UWO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 173,583 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 172,475 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 172,475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 170,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers fitted both sides.

Fail 1 Sep 2021 170,189 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted both sides.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 168,439 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 168,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 164,377 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake performance just adequate.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 164,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose twisted.

Park brake performance just adequate.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 152,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to osr. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 152,920 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to osr. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 143,971 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 143,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 132,328 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,359 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 119,358 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 118,629 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 115,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 115,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 112,594 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 112,588 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2010 109,900 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 109,900 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 107,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 104,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 88,323 miles

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

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise in near future

offside rear tyre worn close to limit advise

rear number plate in poor condition replacement advise

Pass 31 May 2006 70,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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.

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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FD02 UWO is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 FD02 UWO, 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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FD02 UWO is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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