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FN02 HYU

2002 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,684 mi
Last recorded98,684 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 HYU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,684 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,429 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 92,045 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 92,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,868 miles

offside headlight has a bracket which is cracked, but light is still secure.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,259 miles

ofside front headlamp braket broken

play in ofside front steering arm

Fail 17 Nov 2009 66,259 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

ofside front headlamp braket broken

play in ofside front steering arm

Fail 1 Oct 2009 65,547 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

play in of side front steering arm

Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,207 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 53,540 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Oct 2007 53,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,137 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 30,722 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 HYU is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HYU, 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 HYU registered?

FN02 HYU is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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