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FH51 EBX

2001 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,966 mi
Last recorded188,966 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 EBX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 188,966 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 180,244 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 174,389 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 167,170 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 160,585 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 154,416 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 148,325 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 139,116 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 139,092 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor on offside front suspension insecure. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front to rear metal fuel pipes are very corroded.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 134,625 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 132,000 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 132,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 119,680 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 119,680 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 111,024 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 111,024 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 103,199 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 95,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 91,862 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 82,335 miles

all discs slight surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2007 81,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 78,511 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/front tyre worn badly on shoulder soon need replacing

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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FH51 EBX is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,484 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 FH51 EBX, 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 25 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH51 EBX registered?

FH51 EBX is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FH51 EBX safe to buy?

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