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P6 SJH

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

35,675 mi
Last recorded35,675 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 SJH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 35,675 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 35,622 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 35,357 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 35,134 miles

All tyres have age related cracking in rubber.

Fail 31 Mar 2021 35,134 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All tyres have age related cracking in rubber.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 35,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 34,914 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 33,877 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 33,877 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,836 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 31,783 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,731 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,608 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,407 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front wiper blades

n/s front tyre slight cracking

o/s * 2 wheel trims

o/s front tye slight cracking

oil light

Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,435 miles

both front tyres split on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Nov 2009 24,435 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres split on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,160 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,201 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,640 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 12,714 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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P6 SJH is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P6 SJH, 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 P6 SJH registered?

P6 SJH is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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