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SN53 SSX

2003 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,582 mi
Last recorded133,582 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 SSX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 133,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 133,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 131,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 128,777 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 128,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 124,777 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,854 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 116,909 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 114,745 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 114,675 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2018 109,959 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,189 miles

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

front to rear exhaust joint has slight exhaust leak

fuel cap seal perished

slight oil leak on to exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2016 101,693 miles

THE VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING A ALPINA AND A BMW CHASSIS NUMBER .

Fail 8 Sep 2016 101,366 miles

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

THE VEHICLE IS DISPLAYING A ALPINA AND A BMW CHASSIS NUMBER .

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,097 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,576 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,423 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,597 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 45,597 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 41,696 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 41,694 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,544 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2007 37,651 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 33,579 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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SN53 SSX is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SN53 SSX, 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 SN53 SSX registered?

SN53 SSX is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is SN53 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 SSX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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