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FE52 GDO

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,425 mi
Last recorded130,425 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 GDO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 130,425 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component insecure grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

transmission fail safe mode

Pass 6 Sep 2024 129,681 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 126,842 miles

C/O high during test @ 0.16!

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 126,842 miles

C/O high during test @ 0.16!

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 116,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 116,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front height adjustment rod ball joint worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 105,876 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 101,688 miles

both front tyres badly cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,457 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 99,496 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,652 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,861 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,703 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 92,613 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 89,975 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 89,957 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 86,980 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,517 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 80,425 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 68,832 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 68,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,947 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to n/s/f tyre, outer sidewall

Fail 2 Jul 2008 56,917 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

slight damage to n/s/f tyre, outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 37,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FE52 GDO 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 FE52 GDO, 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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FE52 GDO is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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