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FP51 DFO

2001 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,287 mi
Last recorded66,287 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 DFO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,287 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 62,417 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 68,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 58,249 miles

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

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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FP51 DFO is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FP51 DFO, 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.

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What year was FP51 DFO registered?

FP51 DFO is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is FP51 DFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 DFO shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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