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W203 XAH

2000 BMW Alpina

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,834 mi
Last recorded168,834 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 XAH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 168,834 miles

N/S/F Tyre Perished

N/S/R Tyre Perished

O/S/F Tyre Perished

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Fail 22 Jun 2015 168,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Tyre Perished

N/S/R Tyre Perished

O/S/F Tyre Perished

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Pass 15 May 2014 167,932 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 167,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 167,741 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 163,497 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 163,420 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 163,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 160,670 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 155,635 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

HEADLIGHTS MISTY

Pass 18 Jun 2007 144,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 141,860 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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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W203 XAH is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 97,471 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 W203 XAH, 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 26 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W203 XAH registered?

W203 XAH is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W203 XAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W203 XAH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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