MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,041 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad metal backing close to lip on discs (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad metal backing close to lip on discs (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front tyres worn inner and outer edge
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front tyres worn inner and outer edge
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?
Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RO53 RDS is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 RO53 RDS, 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 RO53 RDS registered?
RO53 RDS is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is RO53 RDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for RO53 RDS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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