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FG52 WFS

2002 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,136 mi
Last recorded150,136 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 WFS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 150,136 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 148,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 147,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 145,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 142,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 141,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 139,187 miles

both front lower arm bushes slight play

both front tyres wearing on the edge

Pass 27 Mar 2019 138,536 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 138,536 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose tracking lock nut loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 137,671 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 136,420 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 135,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 131,370 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 131,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 129,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 126,620 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 4 Jul 2012 126,482 miles

front/rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 29 Jun 2012 126,479 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front/rear brake discs slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2011 126,140 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 111,609 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 97,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 97,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 86,039 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 73,035 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 52,803 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 WFS is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WFS, 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 WFS registered?

FG52 WFS is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 October 2002.

Is FG52 WFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 WFS shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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