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FD52 GJZ

2002 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 GJZ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 107,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 107,229 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 105,298 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 104,341 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 100,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,446 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,425 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 90,066 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 84,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2013 77,827 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,957 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,701 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,798 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 69,744 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 65,207 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 65,114 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Dec 2008 60,307 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 60,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 57,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 53,803 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2005 50,095 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 50,095 miles

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

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 GJZ is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 FD52 GJZ, 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 GJZ registered?

FD52 GJZ is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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The MOT history for FD52 GJZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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