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OW52 LOJ

2002 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

92,877 mi
Last recorded92,877 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 LOJ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 92,877 miles

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

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

outer sills and floor to sills show welded repairs

rear wheel arches and offside front wing wheel arch show corrosion

unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to body trims

vehicle under side heavily under sealed

Pass 11 Oct 2024 92,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 10 Oct 2023 92,323 miles

Fuel cap rubber perishing

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear arch's corroding

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,950 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear arches have slight corrosion

vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 Oct 2022 91,940 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear arches have slight corrosion

vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 91,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 91,067 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 91,053 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sills at rear end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 91,038 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sills at rear end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 89,706 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Sep 2018 83,415 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2017 73,589 miles

condition of front and rear number plates

near side and off side rear number plate lights missing

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 14 Sep 2017 73,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

condition of front and rear number plates

near side and off side rear number plate lights missing

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,807 miles

Nearside Number plate bulb cover missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 68,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,326 miles

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

Offside headlamp losing power causing bulb to start changing colour

front reg plate beginning to delaminate

rear reg plate beginning to delaminate

Fail 9 Sep 2015 63,326 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp losing power causing bulb to start changing colour

front reg plate beginning to delaminate

rear reg plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,190 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

dipped beam colour varies between lamps

Fail 17 Sep 2014 59,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both steering arms have play in inner ball joints

dipped beam colour varies between lamps

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 53,413 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 53,413 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 47,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 41,561 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,923 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,255 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,047 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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OW52 LOJ is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 OW52 LOJ, 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 OW52 LOJ registered?

OW52 LOJ is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for OW52 LOJ shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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