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YU52 ZXS

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,470 mi
Last recorded128,470 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 ZXS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 128,470 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Outer arch corroding

Nearside Rear arch corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output contaminated/ damp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer arch corroding

Offside Rear arch corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

undertrays obscuring testable items

Fail 10 Jun 2026 128,470 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective cracking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer arch corroding

Nearside Rear arch corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output contaminated/ damp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer arch corroding

Offside Rear arch corroding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

undertrays obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Jun 2025 128,398 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroding

Front under bonnet components obscuring testable items

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output contaminated/damp (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2024 128,037 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 23 Jun 2023 127,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 127,039 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 122,684 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front exhaust flange nuts badly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,589 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 121,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2016 116,736 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,299 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,570 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,052 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 107,051 miles

Nearside 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 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 Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,857 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 90,830 miles

n/s/rear shocker top cover adrift / chassis as slight corrosion n/s crossmember mounting

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,700 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 74,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 63,801 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 52,657 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 52,657 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,873 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 29,895 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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YU52 ZXS is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YU52 ZXS, 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 YU52 ZXS registered?

YU52 ZXS is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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