2002 BMW Alpina 4.8L Petrol · J5 PYJ

The 2002 BMW Alpina presents a currently roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 14 December 2022 at 84,027 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. The vehicle cleared both the 30 November 2021 test at 83,720 miles and the prior December 2022 examination without any advisories or faults, indicating no worsening mechanical condition across the observed period. Recorded mileage sits at 84,027 against an age of roughly 24 years, equating to about 3,501 miles per year and marking this as a low-use example. The gap between the November 2021 and December 2022 tests shows only 307 miles added, and the 2021 record reveals a fail on 23 November at 83,719 miles with no defects listed, immediately followed by a pass one week later at 83,720 miles. Such a pattern points to an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a genuine mechanical fault, with the sparse clean history suggesting either careful storage or limited rigorous testing depth. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points given the vehicle's age and likely periods of standing. The Alpina-specific drivetrain and bespoke suspension bushes warrant physical checks for perishing or cracking that a no-defect MOT may not capture. Verify the circumstances of the 23 November 2021 failure with DVSA documentation, as a zero-defect fail is irregular and may reflect a test procedure error rather than owner neglect. Otherwise, the low mileage and clean recent passes imply basic upkeep was maintained, though pre-purchase scrutiny of brake discs, coil springs, and exhaust emissions remains prudent on a 24-year-old performance saloon.