MOT Status
ValidMileage
111,754 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Offside catalytic converter rattling internally
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))
Parking brake performance low NSR
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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
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
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
front tyres wearing on inner edges
slight movement in both front ball joints
slight noise from o/s/f top suspension mounting
REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?
Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is B3 BMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for B3 BMV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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