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FN03 EHX

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

155,381 mi
Last recorded155,381 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 EHX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 155,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle covered

Fail 8 Sep 2025 155,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under vehicle covered

Pass 28 May 2024 154,973 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 10 Jun 2023 154,702 miles

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 11 Jun 2021 154,590 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under vehicle covered

Pass 11 Jun 2020 154,466 miles

Engine cover fitted

All coil springs corroded

EML/MIL light on dash pre July 2003

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

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

Slight oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2020 154,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All coil springs corroded

EML/MIL light on dash pre July 2003

Engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 153,365 miles

Both front tyre's worn SERIOUSLY on inner edges also have cuts not to cord

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 151,739 miles

Both front tyres worn SERIOUSLY on inner edge 225/40/18

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 ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff has slight misting of oil

Pass 20 Jun 2017 149,173 miles

both front road springs are corroded

both front tyres are worn on the inside edge indicating a tracking fault

both rear road springs are corroded

rear brake discs are very corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

recent gearbox fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 136,290 miles

both front flexible brake hoses are perished

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 136,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

f/n/s tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 120,847 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 107,216 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,914 miles

both front head lamps have been repaired

both rear tyres wearing

f/n/s tyre side wall's damaged

f/o/s head lamp was 'foggy'

f/o/s suspension level sensor is detached

f/o/s tyre inner side wall damaged and may need replacement

washers may be leaking and need attention

Pass 8 May 2012 85,559 miles

Both front tyres wearing in the inside edge

Chassi number is corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 85,435 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing in the inside edge

Chassi number is corroded

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,297 miles

both front tyres are perishing and worn on the inside edge

front brake discs and pads are worn

front lower arm rear bushes are worn

new number plate shave been placed over old ones

rear offside shock absorber casing is loose

vehicle displays two vin numbers

Pass 23 Apr 2009 53,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 45,650 miles

both door mirror covers will require attention

Fail 7 May 2008 45,636 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both door mirror covers will require attention

Pass 26 Apr 2007 38,882 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 30,279 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very close to legal limit on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limit (1.9mm)

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 EHX is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EHX, 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 EHX is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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