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YLO 4

2003 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 4837cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

69,846 mi
Last recorded69,846 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW Alpina72,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLO 4
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,837cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 69,846 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,497 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 68,254 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 67,305 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 65,421 miles

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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 60,532 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 58,526 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 54,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 50,542 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,251 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,945 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 45,946 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,834 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 39,895 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,914 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,327 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,242 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 21,187 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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YLO 4 is a 2003 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 4,837cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 YLO 4, 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 YLO 4 registered?

YLO 4 is a 2003 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is YLO 4 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLO 4 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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