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B3 TBR

2004 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,953 mi
Last recorded31,953 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 TBR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 31,953 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 31,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 31,516 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 30,691 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, Pipe under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 30,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, Pipe under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 30,242 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 29,724 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 28,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 28,311 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 26,479 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 24,934 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,185 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 22,165 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,894 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 14,829 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,536 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

differntial oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2007 10,667 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 10,664 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 TBR is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TBR, 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 TBR registered?

B3 TBR is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is B3 TBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 TBR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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