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V28 RMH

2003 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests45 (40 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,876 mi
Last recorded103,876 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV28 RMH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

40 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 103,876 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion underbody vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2026 103,459 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 56,142 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 103,234 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

vehicle underside general surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2024 51,912 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 51,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 May 2024 102,295 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 102,295 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 47,983 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 101,276 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 43,856 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 97,650 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 43,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 94,543 miles

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,122 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 91,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,719 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 88,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 40,600 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 39,316 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 83,683 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 83,683 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,022 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 X along side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 37,535 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 72,154 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 32,953 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,440 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,454 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 60,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges close to exposing cord

Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,243 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 52,435 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,388 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2012 45,618 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,253 miles

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

f/o/s tyre perished.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,076 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,750 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,382 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,353 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,406 miles

o/s/f lower wishbone has slight movement at the inner bush

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,904 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,760 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 21,759 miles

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

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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V28 RMH is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 V28 RMH, 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 V28 RMH registered?

V28 RMH is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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