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RL03 RLU

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

136,472 mi
Last recorded136,472 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 RLU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 136,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 136,038 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 132,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 130,216 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 130,216 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 27 May 2022 127,702 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S Inc side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 126,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator has condensation inside

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 126,570 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Indicator has condensation inside

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 125,682 miles

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear bump stops and dust protectors damaged ,bot Fuel cap/sealing device slightly perished

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

Pass 25 May 2019 122,231 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear,both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device slightly perished

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

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

Rear bump stops and dust protectors damaged ,bot

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

Pass 29 May 2018 117,428 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 112,562 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,842 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 101,886 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 101,826 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 95,425 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 87,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 80,956 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,619 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,977 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,808 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,228 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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RL03 RLU is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RL03 RLU, 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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RL03 RLU is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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