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P3 JMF

2003 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,257 mi
Last recorded135,257 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 JMF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 135,257 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Driver side. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 135,256 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Passenger side. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Driver side. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Driver side. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 132,447 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 131,178 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 130,191 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 127,478 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 123,995 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 121,288 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 121,253 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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 117,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 111,322 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 106,284 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 106,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,104 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 95,065 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 89,137 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 75,892 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,910 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 65,910 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 59,481 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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P3 JMF is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P3 JMF, 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 P3 JMF registered?

P3 JMF is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is P3 JMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 JMF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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