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BM03 DAL

2011 Seat Alhambra

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

245,888 mi
Last recorded245,888 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Alhambra86,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 DAL
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 245,888 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 240,866 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 235,252 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 235,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 227,380 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 218,233 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 218,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 201,486 miles

engine oil leak rear bumper plastic lose hazard botton getting stuck

Fail 14 Sep 2020 201,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak rear bumper plastic lose hazard botton getting stuck

Pass 16 Sep 2019 199,761 miles

Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 189,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 178,455 miles

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

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 178,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 163,803 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 163,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 150,550 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 139,320 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 123,751 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 109,340 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 91,374 miles

Offside Front 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 23 Aug 2014 76,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,929 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,228 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,972 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 35,732 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 7,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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BM03 DAL is a 2011 Seat Alhambra in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 86,907 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM03 DAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BM03 DAL registered?

BM03 DAL is a 2011 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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