MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight Play In O/S Steering Arm Attatchment
slight play in both front lower ball joints
slight play in both front lower wishbone bushes.
slight play in os steering rack
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play in both front lower ball joints
slight play in both front lower wishbone bushes.
slight play in os steering rack
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 BNW is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1999 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 103,335 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BNW, 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 27 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 BNW registered?
B3 BNW is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 29 July 1999.
Is B3 BNW safe to buy?
The MOT history for B3 BNW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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