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B3 XBM

1994 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,009 mi
Last recorded154,009 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW Alpina122,380 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 XBM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 154,009 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 153,256 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 152,667 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 152,389 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 151,951 miles

Nearside Front floor pan damaged

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 151,282 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 149,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 146,618 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion n/o/s (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 144,052 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion n/o/s (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/o/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 140,333 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 136,850 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 134,316 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear jacking point corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear jacking point corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2012 131,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear jacking point corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear jacking point corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2011 126,749 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 122,280 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 116,504 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 109,493 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 109,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 102,123 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XBM is a 1994 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1994 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 122,380 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 XBM, 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 32 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B3 XBM registered?

B3 XBM is a 1994 BMW Alpina, first registered on 13 October 1994.

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