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N40 MTV

2002 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests37 (33 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.2%

Mileage

36,783 mi
Last recorded36,783 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 MTV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine781cc

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MOT History

33 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 36,783 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 36,765 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 145,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 36,742 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 141,320 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 130,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 36,306 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 36,304 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 126,655 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 36,081 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 112,790 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 35,249 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 35,249 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 102,967 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 34,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 34,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 90,871 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 27,643 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,328 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 26,422 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,849 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 25,625 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 25,615 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

slight bind on front wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2014 78,495 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Dec 2013 71,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,642 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,352 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,168 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,589 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 10,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2010 9,741 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 9,003 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,527 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 4,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 1,891 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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N40 MTV is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.2%.

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 N40 MTV, 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 N40 MTV registered?

N40 MTV is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is N40 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 MTV shows 37 tests with a 89.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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