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FN02 HYP

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,906 mi
Last recorded87,906 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 HYP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 87,906 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 87,900 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,868 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 85,761 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 87,068 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,093 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,720 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,505 miles

front brake imbalance

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit advice change

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and cuts in sidewall advice change

play in offside front steering arm

Fail 4 Mar 2011 77,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front brake imbalance

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit advice change

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and cuts in sidewall advice change

play in offside front steering arm

Pass 29 Jan 2010 59,275 miles

nearside rear tyre cut to inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jan 2009 46,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 10 Nov 2007 40,863 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 10 Nov 2007 40,850 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,108 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 34,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 27,734 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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FN02 HYP 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 FN02 HYP, 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 HYP registered?

FN02 HYP is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is FN02 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN02 HYP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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