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FJ53 VPT

2003 BMW Alpina

Maroon Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,687 mi
Last recorded126,687 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VPT
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2026 126,687 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 126,506 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 126,495 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2022 126,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 125,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 125,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 124,319 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 124,319 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders void of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 124,030 miles

both front tyres worn very low on outer edges and bald on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 122,921 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 122,845 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 115,478 miles

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 3 Apr 2012 103,996 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 103,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 81,843 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,832 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 62,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,407 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 24,481 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,168 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 12,889 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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FJ53 VPT is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Maroon with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ53 VPT, 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 FJ53 VPT registered?

FJ53 VPT is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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