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FM52 GFZ

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,213 mi
Last recorded148,213 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 GFZ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 148,213 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 142,895 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 142,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ON BOTH SIDES PLAY ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 139,138 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 137,771 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 137,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 137,075 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 137,075 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 133,287 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 133,287 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 129,578 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 126,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system fault light stays on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 120,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light stays on indicating fault.This will be a failure item as from May 2012

Pass 21 Mar 2011 115,093 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 110,044 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 104,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 99,251 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 88,756 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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FM52 GFZ is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FM52 GFZ, 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 FM52 GFZ registered?

FM52 GFZ is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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