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FB03 FNL

2003 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,198 mi
Last recorded120,198 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FNL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 120,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bearing hub assembly is corroded slightly

Nearside Front shock absorber is slightly corroded

Offside Front bearing hub assembly is corroded slightly

Offside Front shock absorber is slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 118,391 miles

corrosion evident of all coil springs ,ns rear steel brake pipes,all brake hoses perished .

Pass 15 Dec 2021 116,257 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 115,094 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,079 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded but don't appear broken

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes over rear subframe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Engine light on

Various under shields/ belly trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2018 112,748 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 112,172 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush and offside front (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 101,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2015 91,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2007 70,882 miles

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

cut in n s front tyre on inner wall not to cordes

Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,863 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,776 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 60,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FB03 FNL is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FB03 FNL, 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 FB03 FNL registered?

FB03 FNL is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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