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YV03 VCW

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,514 mi
Last recorded63,514 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VCW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 63,514 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 63,235 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 62,912 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 62,814 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pads due to wheel / caliper design

unable to fully inspect rear suspension springs due to vehicle design

Pass 3 Sep 2021 62,538 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 62,538 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 61,653 miles

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

very slight play offside front.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,902 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,641 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,174 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,176 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,275 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,063 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,728 miles

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,600 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 48,600 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front bottom ball joints slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2007 39,699 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 36,858 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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YV03 VCW is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 YV03 VCW, 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 YV03 VCW registered?

YV03 VCW is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is YV03 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 VCW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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