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RH02 RAH

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,626 mi
Last recorded81,626 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRH02 RAH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 81,626 miles

all 4 tyres deteriorating (cracking) inner and outer edges due to vehicle being stationary

Pass 24 Nov 2017 81,570 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 81,558 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,581 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,484 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 67,953 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake vacum pipe

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,159 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,434 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,863 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 63,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,973 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,912 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 57,912 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,390 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 46,219 miles

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

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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RH02 RAH is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RH02 RAH, 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 RH02 RAH registered?

RH02 RAH is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is RH02 RAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RH02 RAH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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