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B3 SJX

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

90,640 mi
Last recorded90,640 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 90,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ( nsf damaged outer ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 88,442 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 87,098 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,568 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,947 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,645 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 78,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 76,696 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 74,582 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,332 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 74,135 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,895 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,738 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,129 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,760 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 53,243 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 48,783 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 45,508 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,682 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 35,431 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light Lit

Fail 6 Jun 2009 35,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,049 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 24,783 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 24,783 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,690 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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B3 SJX is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 SJX, 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.

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What year was B3 SJX registered?

B3 SJX is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is B3 SJX safe to buy?

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