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B3 SGO

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,438 mi
Last recorded71,438 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SGO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 71,438 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 71,296 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,072 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,931 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 70,318 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,849 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,700 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,687 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 66,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,570 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake slighty binding

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 54,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fuel cap washer slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate letters spacing are a bit close together

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,184 miles

child seats x2

Pass 10 Apr 2009 40,287 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,282 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,551 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,439 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 18,439 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres very close to legal limit

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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B3 SGO is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 72,324 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 B3 SGO, 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 23 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 B3 SGO registered?

B3 SGO is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is B3 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 SGO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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