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W15 CCA

2002 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,344 mi
Last recorded85,344 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW15 CCA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,344 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 85,341 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber heavily cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 85,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 85,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 85,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 85,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 Across Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 82,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 79,161 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,491 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 69,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,463 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,461 miles

Both front tyres perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in o/s/front inner track rod

Fail 10 Mar 2016 62,461 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake pads 50% worn but sensor not fitted correctly .

all road spring corroded

both front tyres have cracking in treads and sidewalls but not showing cords

both front tyres wear both inner and outter edges

top up oil level

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,473 miles

Front brake pad wear indicator wire damaged and not connected.

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 53,473 miles

Front brake pad wear indicator wire damaged and not connected.

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,231 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 10 Jul 2012 48,054 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,026 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,652 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,842 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 37,839 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,653 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 30,547 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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W15 CCA is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Green with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W15 CCA, 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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W15 CCA is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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