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N55 ALP

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4837cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,294 mi
Last recorded73,294 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,837cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 73,294 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 73,294 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 72,197 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 72,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 71,233 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,695 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 69,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2021 69,235 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 68,839 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 68,322 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 68,322 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 67,343 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 66,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,974 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 63,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,670 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 61,269 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,001 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,932 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,786 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,854 miles

all four tyres wearing on inner + outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,902 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 44,407 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N55 ALP is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N55 ALP, 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 N55 ALP registered?

N55 ALP is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is N55 ALP safe to buy?

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