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FD52 GJX

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,992 mi
Last recorded72,992 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 GJX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 72,992 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 72,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 70,276 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 70,230 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 64,992 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (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))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 64,992 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 127,341 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all disc's have surface rust

Pass 16 Nov 2018 96,676 miles

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

offside front tyre worn and splitting

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,615 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Fail 30 Oct 2017 95,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on edges of tread

Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,738 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 92,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,630 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2014 88,421 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 88,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,971 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,624 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

strong advise neaarside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,496 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 80,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 78,789 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side front tyre side wall damage

near side rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 25 Nov 2009 77,417 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 62,557 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 50,446 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 40,626 miles

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

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

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

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

n/side front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2005 31,667 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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FD52 GJX is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FD52 GJX, 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 FD52 GJX registered?

FD52 GJX is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is FD52 GJX safe to buy?

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