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FP51 DFV

2001 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,468 mi
Last recorded125,468 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 DFV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 125,468 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 125,468 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 124,542 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 117,096 miles

slight movement off side front lower ball joint

Pass 26 Oct 2006 100,342 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 99,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

o/s/r an d n/s/r floors badly damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2005 72,101 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 72,101 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 DFV is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FP51 DFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP51 DFV?

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What year was FP51 DFV registered?

FP51 DFV is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is FP51 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 DFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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