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FG52 OSL

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,567 mi
Last recorded115,567 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 OSL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 115,567 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 114,592 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 113,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 112,741 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 112,343 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 112,343 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,546 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 108,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 108,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 101,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 98,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 98,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 2 Sep 2013 95,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

warning light (oil level) staying ON.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,436 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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

warning light (oil level) staying ON.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,480 miles

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

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

center exhaust support corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 86,597 miles

Slight play in O/S/F bottom ball joint

Pass 12 Aug 2010 83,056 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,246 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 68,927 miles

rear number plate lamp holder loose ,broken

Fail 10 Sep 2008 68,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear number plate lamp holder loose ,broken

Pass 15 May 2007 50,175 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 15 May 2006 33,946 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 15 May 2006 33,946 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

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 OSL is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OSL, 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 OSL registered?

FG52 OSL is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is FG52 OSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 OSL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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