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FE52 GMY

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

162,350 mi
Last recorded162,350 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 162,350 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 162,237 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 162,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 160,274 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 157,931 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 156,346 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 157,027 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 154,374 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 152,706 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 147,982 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 145,905 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 142,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 136,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 130,302 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 10 May 2013 125,225 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 120,981 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 107,857 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 92,633 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,430 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,948 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 42,009 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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FE52 GMY is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FE52 GMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE52 GMY registered?

FE52 GMY is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is FE52 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 GMY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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