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FB53 EFH

2003 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,329 mi
Last recorded82,329 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EFH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 82,329 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,142 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 81,305 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 79,909 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 78,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 78,678 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,860 miles

Front coil springs corroded.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at the rear section (fuel tank area).

O/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Wear in O/S/F Anti roll bar drop link.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,859 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front coil springs corroded.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at the rear section (fuel tank area).

O/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Wear in O/S/F Anti roll bar drop link.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,925 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 74,924 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated catch siezed (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank area (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,093 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Positive terminal not covered

Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 66,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,681 miles

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link lower dust cover deteriorated.

O/S and N/S Rear floors damaged.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,899 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 54,899 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,436 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,200 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,246 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 16,178 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 15,793 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 6,704 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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FB53 EFH is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FB53 EFH, 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 FB53 EFH registered?

FB53 EFH is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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