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Y400 KAS

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,487 mi
Last recorded121,487 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY400 KAS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 121,487 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 121,282 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 117,830 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 114,710 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 110,124 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 110,524 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LAMP ON. (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside handbrake effort low.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working NO FLUID (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 104,584 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 103,579 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 101,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,786 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 2 Mar 2010 92,743 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 92,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,147 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 67,354 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 57,041 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 37,332 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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Y400 KAS is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y400 KAS, 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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Y400 KAS is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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