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B3 LWG

1998 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,936 mi
Last recorded123,936 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW Alpina104,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 LWG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 123,936 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 122,779 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 121,705 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 120,255 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 119,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 117,912 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 116,330 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,948 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 113,713 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 112,904 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 110,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 108,600 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 106,736 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 102,415 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,935 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 82,239 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,405 miles

front and rear number plates have honeycomb back ground

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,644 miles

both front brake hoses perished slightly

diff noisy

slight oil leak rear diff

Pass 11 Aug 2007 73,877 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2006 70,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre worn on inner tread

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 LWG is a 1998 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 104,522 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 LWG, 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 28 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 LWG registered?

B3 LWG is a 1998 BMW Alpina, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is B3 LWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 LWG shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 LWG have outstanding finance?

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