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FD02 UWU

2002 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,667 mi
Last recorded113,667 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 UWU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 113,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 111,922 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 110,200 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,717 miles

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

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2021 109,698 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner cv boot slightly leaking grease.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,115 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,589 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,430 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 97,536 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 92,108 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,507 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 87,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,787 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

lambda sensor wiring insecure & damaged

steering lock not engaging

Fail 24 Feb 2012 78,574 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

lambda sensor wiring insecure & damaged

steering lock not engaging

Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,550 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,191 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,205 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,350 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,528 miles

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 UWU is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD02 UWU, 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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What year was FD02 UWU registered?

FD02 UWU is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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