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D4 FOD

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,276 mi
Last recorded85,276 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 FOD
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 85,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 84,010 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2024 82,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Feb 2023 79,681 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2022 77,878 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,485 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 76,485 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 75,555 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 74,231 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 72,065 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,017 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,919 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 63,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,141 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,464 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 47,881 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,287 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,454 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,231 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Apr 2008 31,298 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt slow to recoil

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,408 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 28,403 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 23,583 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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D4 FOD 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 84%.

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 D4 FOD, 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 D4 FOD registered?

D4 FOD is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is D4 FOD safe to buy?

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