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B3 SXX

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,391 mi
Last recorded37,391 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SXX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 May 2026 37,391 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 36,811 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs have surface rusty

Pass 8 May 2024 36,585 miles

All brake discs have surface rust

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 36,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 35,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 34,730 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 34,508 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 34,410 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 34,243 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,768 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 33,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,350 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 29,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 26,947 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,413 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 21,671 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 18,741 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 13,800 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 SXX is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SXX, 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.

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What year was B3 SXX registered?

B3 SXX is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is B3 SXX safe to buy?

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