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B3 BMV

1997 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,754 mi
Last recorded111,754 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BMV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 111,754 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 109,386 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 107,034 miles

Offside catalytic converter rattling internally

Fail 5 Jun 2023 107,013 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation ( nearside reading 200 / offside reading 280 . ) (1.2.1 (d))

Offside catalytic converter rattling internally

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose to pump from reservoir , and cooler pipes wet with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 106,064 miles
Pass 21 May 2021

Parking brake performance low NSR

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 104,552 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 103,084 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 103,008 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 102,302 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 101,450 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses are starting to perish

O/S/F metal brake pipe is corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in N/S/R top hub bush

Fail 4 Jun 2015 101,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front brake flexi hoses are starting to perish

O/S/F metal brake pipe is corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in N/S/R top hub bush

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,646 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 98,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 97,959 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight movement in both front ball joints

slight noise from o/s/f top suspension mounting

Pass 4 May 2012 96,484 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 94,349 miles

REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT

Pass 9 Apr 2010 91,396 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 87,877 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,806 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 83,172 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 83,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 79,351 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 76,360 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 BMV is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B3 BMV, 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 B3 BMV registered?

B3 BMV is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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