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FN03 EHS

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4837cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,185 mi
Last recorded118,185 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 118,185 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 118,140 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275-30-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 117,494 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017
Pass 5 Jul 2016 113,717 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 111,432 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014
Pass 12 Jun 2013 106,424 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 106,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside repeater lense cracked but no white light showing

Pass 25 May 2012 97,109 miles

n/s repeater lense smashed

Fail 25 May 2012 97,109 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s repeater lense smashed

Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,816 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 82,111 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 76,308 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 70,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 64,019 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 64,019 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 56,102 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,633 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)

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 EHS is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EHS, 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 EHS registered?

FN03 EHS is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FN03 EHS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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