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B10 HOT

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4619cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,266 mi
Last recorded69,266 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 HOT
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,619cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 69,266 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 69,142 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 68,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 68,480 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,435 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 67,260 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 67,235 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,749 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall has slight cut

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,282 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 65,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 62,912 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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B10 HOT is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,619cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 110,966 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 B10 HOT, 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 29 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B10 HOT registered?

B10 HOT is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is B10 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 HOT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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