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B3 BNW

1999 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,912 mi
Last recorded172,912 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BNW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2012 172,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 172,912 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 143,977 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 143,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 114,423 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 114,423 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 114,078 miles

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 114,078 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 108,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 99,542 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in both front lower wishbone bushes.

slight play in os steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2008 99,541 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 90,961 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 83,460 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 83,460 miles

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.

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 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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