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FN03 EHH

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,563 mi
Last recorded141,563 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 EHH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 141,563 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 138,705 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 137,963 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 133,901 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 128,817 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 122,673 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 117,023 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 117,002 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 110,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 110,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 100,927 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 91,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 71,637 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 71,637 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EHH is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EHH, 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 FN03 EHH registered?

FN03 EHH is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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