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M33 SHT

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,510 mi
Last recorded67,510 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 SHT
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 67,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 67,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most metal pipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 66,489 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 66,043 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 65,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel filter (in clip) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by fuel filter (in clip) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splitting due to age (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking and splitting due to age (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 64,916 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,421 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 63,030 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 58,686 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,359 miles

both n/s and o/s rear bump stops perished meaning o/s dustcover for damper insecure

visable vin in windscreen does not match due to alpina conversion

Pass 4 May 2010 34,908 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,849 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 32,849 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,187 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 29,178 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,927 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,477 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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M33 SHT is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M33 SHT, 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 M33 SHT registered?

M33 SHT is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is M33 SHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 SHT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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