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FN03 BUF

2003 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,459 mi
Last recorded131,459 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 BUF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 131,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 124,587 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,186 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Panels fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2021 120,062 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 117,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 114,415 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 114,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 111,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 107,430 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 107,344 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,388 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 104,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 94,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 84,877 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 76,552 miles

Both of the N/S road wheels are slightly bent on the inner rims.

O/S/F flexi brake pipe is slightly twisted.

The O/S/F anti roll bar link arm rubber is split.

Vehicle undertray fitted.

Pass 16 May 2011 64,177 miles

exhaust rusty

lsd taplet test

r/o/s lower arm bushes worn

Pass 14 May 2010 55,084 miles

o/s/r tyre showing wear on inner edge needing replaced soon

Pass 16 May 2009 48,206 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,103 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,143 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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FN03 BUF is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FN03 BUF, 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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FN03 BUF is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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