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FG02 BYZ

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

100,915 mi
Last recorded100,915 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 BYZ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 100,915 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 98,086 miles

Offside Front Inner rod end ball joint seems to have slight play (behind rack gaiter)

Offside Front steering coloum has slight play in UJ s

Pass 5 Jan 2024 95,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 93,593 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 93,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 91,355 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 91,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,970 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,978 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 59,336 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,051 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise - nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,678 miles

advise- n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inside edge

advise- n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorbers corrodded at the top

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,341 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 218,751 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,569 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,438 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 30,874 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 26,698 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 22,020 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 14,875 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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FG02 BYZ is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 FG02 BYZ, 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 FG02 BYZ registered?

FG02 BYZ is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is FG02 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG02 BYZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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