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M6 XFF

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,503 mi
Last recorded154,503 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 XFF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2023 154,503 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

undersurface rust

Pass 30 Sep 2021 152,496 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 151,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 145,524 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 139,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex-above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (has plastic covers on) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 139,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall-kerb damage (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex-above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (has plastic covers on) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 132,533 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle to n/s and o/s flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 118,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 106,017 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 105,887 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

both front brake pipes are starting to corrode

both front tyres are worn bald on their edges and the testable tread is close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,963 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,520 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 85,101 miles

Corrosion on front and rear discs.

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 85,101 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion on front and rear discs.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010
Pass 24 Apr 2009
Pass 16 May 2008 73,149 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 73,106 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 67,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 57,049 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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M6 XFF is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M6 XFF, 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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M6 XFF is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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