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JS02 ALP

2003 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,377 mi
Last recorded124,377 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS02 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 124,377 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 May 2023 123,277 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023 123,275 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 122,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 122,625 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 121,223 miles

strengthening plate dented

Pass 2 May 2019 118,515 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

both rear brake flexi pipes insecure at the fixing bracket

Pass 4 May 2018 115,363 miles

Front head light washer pipes are leaking, but still work.

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 115,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot has ripped, suspect fitting damage (2.4.G.2)

Front head light washer pipes are leaking, but still work.

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured showing a small amount of white light (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 May 2017 113,560 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Various under body corrosion

sill and under covers fitted resisted assess to components

Fail 2 May 2017 113,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Various under body corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

sill and under covers fitted resisted assess to components

Pass 12 Feb 2015 109,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

nsr osr under floor trims damaged

nsr shocker bump stop insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2014 99,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2014 99,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 90,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre close to cords on inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to cords on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,764 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,371 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 55,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 47,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,887 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 37,525 miles

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

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

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)

rattle from gear box area

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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JS02 ALP is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 JS02 ALP, 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 JS02 ALP registered?

JS02 ALP is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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