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FP51 EVH

2001 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,027 mi
Last recorded147,027 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 EVH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025 147,027 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 144,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor heavy corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 141,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 137,965 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 136,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 135,197 miles

Central Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2018 132,693 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front tyres are perished

Fuel pipes are corroded

Rear brake hoses are perished

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Slight oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 7 Dec 2017 130,033 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Oi leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2017 128,649 miles

slight play in o/s/r drop link

Pass 4 Jan 2016 124,945 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2014 121,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 121,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 117,742 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 117,627 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 117,261 miles

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 30 Dec 2010 116,342 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 106,619 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 96,985 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 81,423 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,662 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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FP51 EVH is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EVH, 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 EVH registered?

FP51 EVH is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 4 December 2001.

Is FP51 EVH safe to buy?

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