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FG02 BZD

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,022 mi
Last recorded53,022 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 53,022 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 52,963 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 52,949 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 52,911 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,901 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,858 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,132 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,504 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 51,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Very bad auto box fluid leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,389 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 50,383 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,889 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,090 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,739 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 40,174 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 40,174 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,745 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,897 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 27,701 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 27,701 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 24,118 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 24,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 BZD 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 72.7%.

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 FG02 BZD, 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 BZD registered?

FG02 BZD is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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The MOT history for FG02 BZD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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