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FN03 BTZ

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4837cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,958 mi
Last recorded121,958 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 BTZ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,837cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 121,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 118,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 116,767 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 115,939 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 112,444 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 112,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 101,519 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 101,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 95,679 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 95,679 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,646 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,950 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,019 miles

coolant leak

fuel cap seal deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,778 miles

Oil leak

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 16 Feb 2015 83,778 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,373 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,617 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 79,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 79,474 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,146 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 77,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,298 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 66,592 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 66,592 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 52,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,868 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)

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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FN03 BTZ is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FN03 BTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN03 BTZ registered?

FN03 BTZ is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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