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M5 FLK

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,747 mi
Last recorded127,747 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FLK
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 127,747 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lambda/O2 hi (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed outer also split to cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front front edge of sill cover loose

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 124,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 119,671 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 119,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 114,480 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 109,710 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 109,710 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak alpina nr 33 52 118 333 52 8 001 460 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 104,114 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 100,379 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 100,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 94,610 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2018 88,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,326 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,341 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,890 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,934 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 58,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,098 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,488 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 47,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,035 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,043 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,431 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,455 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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M5 FLK is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M5 FLK, 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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M5 FLK is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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