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J40 HEM

2002 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,331 mi
Last recorded115,331 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 HEM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,331 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 115,330 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,472 miles

NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR STARTED TO LOSE COLOUR

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Fail 31 Jul 2012 72,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,664 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 66,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

multistage build vehicle. 2 chassis numbers showing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 66,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

multistage build vehicle. 2 chassis numbers showing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,490 miles

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

nearside front light output slightly reduced

Pass 4 Aug 2009 53,986 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 51,442 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2007 45,791 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 41,740 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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J40 HEM is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Green with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J40 HEM, 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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J40 HEM is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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