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B3 ODO

2002 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,946 mi
Last recorded145,946 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 BMW Alpina84,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 ODO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 145,946 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 145,804 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 145,629 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 145,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 144,274 miles

Central exhaust bracket corroded/ deteriorated

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 141,787 miles

Central exhaust support corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 141,787 miles

Central exhaust support corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 140,019 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 140,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 137,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 135,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 131,270 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 130,594 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 129,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 125,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 111,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 95,041 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 80,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 72,509 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 62,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ODO is a 2002 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2002 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 84,835 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 ODO, 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 24 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 ODO registered?

B3 ODO is a 2002 BMW Alpina, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is B3 ODO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 ODO shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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