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L333 ALP

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,451 mi
Last recorded108,451 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 108,451 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive WATER LEAK FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2024 105,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 100,382 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 95,701 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 95,701 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 91,222 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,886 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 83,292 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 80,979 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 80,979 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 77,523 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,524 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 58,134 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,410 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,147 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,706 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,864 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 11 Mar 2009 40,528 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,479 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,504 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,504 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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L333 ALP is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue 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 L333 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 L333 ALP registered?

L333 ALP is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is L333 ALP safe to buy?

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