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B3 BNK

2004 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,180 mi
Last recorded69,180 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BNK
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 69,180 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 68,991 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,648 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear around and over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 66,350 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,681 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 63,681 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres sidewall deeply split (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,284 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 59,089 miles

both fron tyres cracked

Pass 31 May 2013 57,175 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,380 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,733 miles

Both front bottom ball joints have slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,205 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 22,175 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 BNK is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,550 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 BNK, 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 22 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 BNK registered?

B3 BNK is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is B3 BNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 BNK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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