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FG52 OOU

2003 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,735 mi
Last recorded152,735 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 OOU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 152,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 152,665 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 152,644 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer arch tatty and corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2012 152,400 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pad lamp on sensor broken and tied up

final drive oil leak

right front tyre bald inner edge and split sidewall but not to cords

scrape noise from rear parking brake

some brake pipe corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2012 152,378 miles

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

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

brake pad lamp on sensor broken and tied up

final drive oil leak

right front tyre bald inner edge and split sidewall but not to cords

scrape noise from rear parking brake

some brake pipe corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2011 141,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 141,120 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 127,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inside edge no cords exposed at time of test

brake pad warning lamp on in dash pads ok

Fail 26 Jan 2010 127,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inside edge no cords exposed at time of test

brake pad warning lamp on in dash pads ok

Pass 16 Mar 2009 117,413 miles

brake pad warning on

front tyres starting to crack along tread

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear indicators starting to go white

track rod has slight play - rack end

Fail 16 Mar 2009 117,413 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

brake pad warning on

front tyres starting to crack along tread

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear indicators starting to go white

track rod has slight play - rack end

Pass 10 Mar 2008 102,156 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyre split on inner walls

Pass 23 Feb 2007 88,799 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 88,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 85,492 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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FG52 OOU is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG52 OOU, 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 FG52 OOU registered?

FG52 OOU is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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