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FD02 UWX

2002 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4837cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,647 mi
Last recorded97,647 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 UWX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,837cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 97,647 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 94,947 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 92,999 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 92,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,758 miles

engine oil leak

front discs in poor condition

front tyres worn on edges

front wish bone arm inner bushes in poor condition / worn

o/s front coil spring in poor condition

rear tyres getting low

shock dust covers split and in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2021 87,482 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,743 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 82,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre rubbing on Wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake hose leaking into caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,673 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,194 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,341 miles

rear suspension top ball joint rubbers in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,385 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 64,385 miles

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

Offside Front Electronic stability system component missing (3.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,237 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 63,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,962 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 62,330 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 61,322 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,354 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,912 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 46,109 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 46,109 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 33,613 miles

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

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

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 UWX is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 84,835 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

FD02 UWX is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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