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B3 BMU

2001 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,033 mi
Last recorded83,033 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BMU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 83,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 82,885 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 82,731 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 79,993 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,744 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,953 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 74,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,077 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 74,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,191 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 67,947 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 67,042 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 65,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 64,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,202 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 61,391 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 60,362 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 60,339 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 58,632 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,475 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 54,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 48,488 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 33,135 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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B3 BMU is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,484 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 B3 BMU, 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 25 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B3 BMU registered?

B3 BMU is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is B3 BMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 BMU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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