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FG52 OSD

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,424 mi
Last recorded120,424 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 OSD
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 120,424 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 118,334 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 118,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 111,425 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 111,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 108,058 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 106,019 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 106,019 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,570 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

cam cover gasket leaking oil

slightly crack at nearside front headlamp

Fail 2 Feb 2016 103,569 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

cam cover gasket leaking oil

slightly crack at nearside front headlamp

Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,466 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 96,459 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 92,107 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

cam cover gasket is leaking oil

Fail 9 Jan 2013 92,107 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

cam cover gasket is leaking oil

engine oil is low

Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,536 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 36,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,268 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 32,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,485 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 77,485 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 72,612 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,612 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 67,397 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,671 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R handbrake operation slight movemnt when applied.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 55,969 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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FG52 OSD is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG52 OSD, 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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What year was FG52 OSD registered?

FG52 OSD is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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