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FP53 FNG

2003 BMW Alpina

Green Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,622 mi
Last recorded85,622 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 FNG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 85,622 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 85,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 84,276 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 84,177 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Flexi hoses not securely located at the designated securing location on the struts.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 83,801 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 83,798 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 82,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 82,224 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 80,272 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 78,156 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 78,126 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 76,833 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 76,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 74,680 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 70,681 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 66,570 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 63,686 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 60,447 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 56,404 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 52,873 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 36,000 miles

N/s rear tyre is nailed

Pass 2 Jan 2007 18,397 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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FP53 FNG is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Green with a 3,346cc 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 FP53 FNG, 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 FP53 FNG registered?

FP53 FNG is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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