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B3 SYH

2004 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,203 mi
Last recorded83,203 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SYH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 83,203 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 81,240 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 74,958 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 74,446 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 72,554 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 70,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 68,701 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 65,728 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 59,269 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,435 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 58,435 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,000 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 54,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,114 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,966 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 48,623 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 41,637 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,534 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 29,121 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 22,005 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,503 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 SYH is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 SYH, 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 SYH?

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What year was B3 SYH registered?

B3 SYH is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 July 2004.

Is B3 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 SYH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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