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L999 GES

2003 BMW Alpina

Red Petrol 4837cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,953 mi
Last recorded61,953 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 GES
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,837cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 61,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 61,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 61,783 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 61,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 61,526 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,948 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,457 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,921 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,355 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 56,203 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 43,088 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 33,923 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 33,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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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L999 GES is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Red with a 4,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L999 GES, 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 L999 GES registered?

L999 GES is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 June 2003.

Is L999 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 GES shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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