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FN02 HYJ

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,404 mi
Last recorded104,404 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 HYJ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 104,404 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 104,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 104,153 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 103,620 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,378 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 91,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit

Nearside mirror does provide view to rear

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder

handbrake lagging in operation

heat-shield insecure and chaffing on propshaft

Fail 4 Oct 2016 89,636 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front tyre worn to limit

Nearside mirror does provide view to rear

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder

handbrake lagging in operation

heat-shield insecure and chaffing on propshaft

Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,829 miles

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,894 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,346 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 58,346 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,600 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 49,600 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

rear tyres on 3mm 275 30zr19 96y michelin sport

small amount of corrosion to front brake discs

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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FN02 HYJ is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN02 HYJ, 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 FN02 HYJ registered?

FN02 HYJ is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is FN02 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN02 HYJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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