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SW02 UNS

2002 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 4837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,244 mi
Last recorded146,244 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 UNS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,837cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 146,244 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 145,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 145,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 28 Nov 2022 145,312 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 145,095 miles

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

slight play o/s inner rack

Pass 15 Jun 2017 145,062 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator affects postion lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 145,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator affects postion lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 144,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 142,893 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 138,142 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 135,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 122,569 miles

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

slight damage on offside rear & nearside front tyre outer walls

Pass 8 Jun 2011 97,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,864 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 72,993 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,915 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 19 Jul 2006 42,374 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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SW02 UNS is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 4,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SW02 UNS, 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 SW02 UNS registered?

SW02 UNS is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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