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B3 YUP

1999 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3152cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,815 mi
Last recorded122,815 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 YUP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,152cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 122,815 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 121,346 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,548 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2022 117,693 miles

Front all front suspension units corroded

Front both front brake hoses perished

Nearside Rear Upper suspension bush dust cover split (rose joint)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear both rear brake hoses perished

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2021 117,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 117,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush on top to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,808 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 109,050 miles

Front grill missing

N/S/R/ jacking point rubber mount missing

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 104,670 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 102,702 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 94,921 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 88,621 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,021 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 75,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 66,626 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 54,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,670 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 46,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 YUP is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,152cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1999 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 103,335 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 YUP, 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 27 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 YUP registered?

B3 YUP is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 July 1999.

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