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B3 SVN

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,154 mi
Last recorded61,154 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 61,154 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 61,154 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,716 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,618 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,036 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 58,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,194 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and perished

Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,406 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 54,406 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,093 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 53,093 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 51,800 miles

gearbox bottom pan oily

Fail 23 Apr 2016 51,800 miles

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

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

gearbox bottom pan oily

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,968 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 35,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner egde and tread cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,334 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 33,665 miles

centre rear number plate getting pitted

slight wear on nearside and offside front tyres inner section

Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,363 miles

. nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner/*outer section

Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,884 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,639 miles

.. squeek in brake/suspention on brake application

.. strong advise offside rear tyre getting down in tread depth 3mm of tread depth left change soon

Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,039 miles

creaking noise offside rear radius arm area.

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 SVN is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 B3 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

B3 SVN is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is B3 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 SVN shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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