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FE51 WLC

2001 BMW Alpina

Purple Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,027 mi
Last recorded47,027 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 WLC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 47,027 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 47,026 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 47,026 miles

Brake performance not tested unsafe to test due to n/side rear tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall has slight damage

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 46,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall has slight damage

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,659 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre sidewall has slight damage

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 42,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 42,591 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small split in o/s/f outer tyre sidewall.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 39,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small split in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,294 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly damaged.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,349 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 34,293 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2011 33,557 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,951 miles

offside front tyre has a nail in shoulder

Fail 2 Mar 2009 30,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,311 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,651 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,991 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 20,179 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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FE51 WLC is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Purple with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,484 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 FE51 WLC, 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 25 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE51 WLC registered?

FE51 WLC is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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