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FB52 AAN

2003 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,673 mi
Last recorded69,673 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 AAN
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,837cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 69,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 69,671 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,239 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 3 Mar 2017 68,221 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,303 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front ride height sensor link bracket detached from mounting.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 65,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front ride height sensor link bracket detached from mounting.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,550 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 61,548 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,387 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 55,372 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,704 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 46,468 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 43,940 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 43,940 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 39,833 miles

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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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FB52 AAN is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FB52 AAN, 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 FB52 AAN registered?

FB52 AAN is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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