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J5 PYJ

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,027 mi
Last recorded84,027 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 PYJ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 84,027 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 83,720 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reverse lamp(s) inoperative

Fail 23 Nov 2021 83,719 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reverse lamp(s) inoperative

Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,962 miles

Nearside front and rear tyres cut on inside sidewalls

Headlight self ajustment lever broken on suspension arm

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 81,962 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Headlight self ajustment lever broken on suspension arm

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

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

Nearside front and rear tyres cut on inside sidewalls

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,509 miles

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

offside front tyre feathered.rear brake discs scoring.oil leaks at engine and gearbox area.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 79,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front tyre feathered.rear brake discs scoring.oil leaks at engine and gearbox area.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,231 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,723 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 43,868 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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J5 PYJ is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,800cc 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 J5 PYJ, 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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What year was J5 PYJ registered?

J5 PYJ is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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