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B3 MRV

2001 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,869 mi
Last recorded76,869 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 MRV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 76,869 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 71,827 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 71,655 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 71,619 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,005 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,005 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 69,589 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 69,558 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 69,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 68,411 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 68,411 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 66,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 66,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,297 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,699 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,031 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,362 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,042 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 20,162 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 6,936 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 MRV is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,484 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 MRV, 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 25 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 MRV registered?

B3 MRV is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is B3 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 MRV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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