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FB52 BKL

2003 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,858 mi
Last recorded91,858 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 BKL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 91,858 miles

Check rear brake pads with wheels removed

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2013 89,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 86,888 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,450 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 83,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 76,744 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 76,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,586 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 56,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,151 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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FB52 BKL is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FB52 BKL, 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 BKL registered?

FB52 BKL is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is FB52 BKL safe to buy?

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