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FP51 DFX

2001 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 109,086 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 102,519 miles

child seat fitted offside rear

oil leak on engine

wear on front brake discs

Fail 27 May 2010 102,511 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted offside rear

nearside front shock damp

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 15 May 2009 89,961 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 75,257 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 63,950 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,024 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 54,024 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2006 53,825 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 DFX is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DFX, 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

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What year was FP51 DFX registered?

FP51 DFX is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is FP51 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 DFX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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