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DL03 YSM

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,586 mi
Last recorded155,586 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YSM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,348cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 155,586 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 154,289 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 152,852 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 145,862 miles

both front tyre side walls slightly perished

rear metal brake pipe above sub-frame slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2020 145,862 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

both front tyre side walls slightly perished

rear metal brake pipe above sub-frame slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 143,689 miles

nearside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2019 143,689 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

nearside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2017 136,865 miles

Differential rear mounting badly split

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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DL03 YSM is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL03 YSM, 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 DL03 YSM registered?

DL03 YSM is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is DL03 YSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL03 YSM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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