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B3 GCG

1997 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,652 mi
Last recorded93,652 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 GCG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 93,652 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Offside parking brake effort poor compared to nearside

Pass 6 Aug 2024 93,642 miles

Offside park brake just met minimum requirements.

Pass 1 Feb 2023 93,622 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 92,699 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 92,689 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator lamp lit (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested badly leaking exhaust affecting the reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour shows white (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have cracking to the walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 GCG is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GCG, 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 GCG registered?

B3 GCG is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is B3 GCG safe to buy?

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