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FG52 OSE

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,830 mi
Last recorded104,830 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 OSE
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 104,830 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 98,727 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 83,962 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 83,952 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 82,879 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,132 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 77,207 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 10 Oct 2007 64,187 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 9 Oct 2006 50,087 miles

advise rear exhaust box and bumper damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2005 36,490 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 36,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/r n/s/r drop link worn

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 OSE is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG52 OSE, 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 FG52 OSE registered?

FG52 OSE is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is FG52 OSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 OSE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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