MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
fuel cap seal deteriorating
wiper blades deteriorating
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
oil level low - 2.5 litres added
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres low
bonnet pull faulty
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all tyres low
bonnet pull faulty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s headlamp intermittent
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s headlamp intermittent
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyre walls damaged
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyre walls damaged
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?
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VA02 WLW is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VA02 WLW, 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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VA02 WLW is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 9 July 2002.
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