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W30 ALP

2002 BMW Alpina

Purple Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,445 mi
Last recorded82,445 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW30 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,445 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 82,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 81,852 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 80,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 80,698 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak around bottle seam ()

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 21 Apr 2023 78,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,519 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 76,519 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 72,310 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 70,930 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,701 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 68,692 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,613 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 65,132 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2014 62,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

play in both inner steering arms

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,480 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing low from inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2013 59,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing low from inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,486 miles

Low tone horn inoperative

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,229 miles

slight splitts inner wall both rear tyres .large engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,127 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 45,112 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

nearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2007 27,707 miles

advise vehicle has two different chassis plates

Pass 12 May 2006 21,771 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 21,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 21,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

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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W30 ALP is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Purple with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W30 ALP, 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 W30 ALP registered?

W30 ALP is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 18 April 2002.

Is W30 ALP safe to buy?

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