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V8 LEP

2003 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

93,913 mi
Last recorded93,913 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 LEP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 93,913 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 93,199 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 93,103 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 92,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,843 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 92,732 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,199 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 85,544 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,850 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 81,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 76,984 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 72,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,268 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,771 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 53,600 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 53,431 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,566 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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V8 LEP is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V8 LEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 LEP registered?

V8 LEP is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is V8 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 LEP shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V8 LEP have outstanding finance?

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