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FN03BUV
2003 BMW ALPINA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3346cc
General Information
- Registration FN03BUV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model ALPINA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3346cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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115 Total Defects Recorded
7 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2025 5 Jun 202616 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,689 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,128 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 139,128 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,509 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 136,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,010 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm wearing centre (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/5mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/5mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
1 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 133,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- vin plate in wind screen doesnt match car
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear flexi and fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/5mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm wearing centre (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/5mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
25 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 132,933 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,129 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on
- Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,722 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- brake pad warning light on
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
10 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,722 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- brake pad warning light on
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
11 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,544 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
11 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,544 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
26 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,440 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
19 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
1 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,382 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202612 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 92,220 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015 5 Jun 202629 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,239 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2014 5 Jun 20269 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,019 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,019 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,206 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2012 5 Jun 20269 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,330 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 296,969 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2010 5 Jun 202613 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,696 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2009 5 Jun 202619 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,617 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,999 MI
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FN03BUV was registered on 2003-05-12
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