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FJ53 VRF

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,225 mi
Last recorded60,225 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VRF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 60,225 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing - Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 59,585 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,382 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,270 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 58,824 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 58,458 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 57,252 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 56,348 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,993 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 54,051 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,608 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 52,608 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,633 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,043 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,998 miles

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

front brake pads close to sensor

Pass 10 Dec 2009 42,039 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,275 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 30,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,213 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 22,205 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

sidewall damage to front tyre walls

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 VRF is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

FJ53 VRF is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ53 VRF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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