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S12 AMX

2002 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,427 mi
Last recorded61,427 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 AMX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 61,427 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,219 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 59,743 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 59,375 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,787 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,773 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,748 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 49,723 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 41,601 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,871 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2008 31,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes have some corrission

front wishbone rear bushes some play

Pass 8 Nov 2007 30,878 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 30,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,829 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 26,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2005 26,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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S12 AMX is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S12 AMX, 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 S12 AMX registered?

S12 AMX is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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