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B3 OAL

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

64,339 mi
Last recorded64,339 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 OAL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 64,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,570 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 63,057 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 62,114 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,581 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 60,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 60,130 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,309 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,786 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,995 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 54,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,756 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,705 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,704 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 51,813 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 49,696 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,561 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes poor condition borderline pass

both front tyres unevenly worn close to legal limit

brake fluid level between markers

slight distortion evident nearside front road wheel inner rim

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,149 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,721 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,786 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,195 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 26,195 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 OAL is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,550 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 OAL, 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 22 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B3 OAL?

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What year was B3 OAL registered?

B3 OAL is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is B3 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 OAL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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