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YEW 551

2002 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,801 mi
Last recorded73,801 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEW 551
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 73,801 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 73,781 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,652 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,223 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 72,273 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 71,584 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 71,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 71,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,101 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,024 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 67,841 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,032 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Nov 2010 66,032 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,820 miles

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2008 62,051 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,250 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YEW 551 is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,300cc 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 YEW 551, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEW 551 registered?

YEW 551 is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is YEW 551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEW 551 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YEW 551 have outstanding finance?

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