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J17 MBP

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

163,463 mi
Last recorded163,463 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 MBP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 163,463 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 161,545 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 160,996 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 158,640 miles

Fuel cap seal perished/cracking

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 158,486 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 154,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 148,879 miles

both rear tyres are on the legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2016 144,438 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 137,531 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 133,406 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 128,604 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 121,595 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 116,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 107,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 99,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 99,461 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to carry out brake test as tapply requiered plus vehicle in dangeous condition.

Pass 1 Aug 2008 86,272 miles

advise on lower rear front susspenion arm mounting bushes on nearside and offside moniter

advise rear brake pads getting lowe

Pass 2 Aug 2007 73,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,228 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 37,009 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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J17 MBP is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 J17 MBP, 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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J17 MBP is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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