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FN04 HYY

2003 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

156,990 mi
Last recorded156,990 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 HYY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 156,990 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 153,697 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 149,625 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 146,646 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 144,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 141,909 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 138,328 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 138,323 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 135,776 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 135,776 miles

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

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)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 132,372 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 130,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Nov 2015 130,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2014 127,551 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings insecure.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 127,551 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber casings insecure.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 124,317 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber protective covers have broken off their mountings,

nsf has small cut in its side wall but not dep enough to effect its structure

Pass 4 Dec 2013 124,317 miles

both rear shock absorber protective covers have broken off their mountings,

nsf has small cut in its side wall but not dep enough to effect its structure

Pass 29 Nov 2012 117,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 106,813 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 106,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 102,434 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 89,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 89,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,846 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 73,846 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

light stone chips windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2007 54,409 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,681 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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FN04 HYY is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 FN04 HYY, 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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FN04 HYY is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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