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FD02 UWP

2002 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,100 mi
Last recorded134,100 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 UWP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 134,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 134,027 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 133,777 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at the rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 132,581 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at the rear end. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 131,212 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 130,377 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mountings deteriorated but secure

Fail 16 Mar 2018 130,377 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre exhaust mountings deteriorated but secure

Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,773 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from reservoir (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mountings deteriorated but secure

Fail 24 Mar 2017 121,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from reservoir (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust mountings deteriorated but secure

Pass 23 Mar 2016 112,791 miles

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

centre exhaust mountings deterioating

fuel filler cap sealing ring starting to deterioate

Pass 20 Mar 2015 103,484 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 103,484 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 95,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 95,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 85,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 77,582 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,602 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 51,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 43,707 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,707 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,052 miles

Front 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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FD02 UWP is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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