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B3 SUU

2004 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,715 mi
Last recorded73,715 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SUU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 73,715 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 72,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 72,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated retaining clip on rubber adrift.. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 71,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,959 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 70,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,490 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020 68,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 65,839 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 62,355 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 54,281 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 53,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,521 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/REAR SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

SPARE NUM/PLATES FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 52,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/REAR SHOCKER DUST COVER INSECURE

SPARE NUM/PLATES FITTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,673 miles

nearside rear shock absorber (dust cover insecure)

pinhole in centre exhaust

Fail 17 Apr 2013 50,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock absorber (dust cover insecure)

pinhole in centre exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,144 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,064 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 SUU is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SUU, 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

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What year was B3 SUU registered?

B3 SUU is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is B3 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 SUU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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