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M3 BMC

1999 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,823 mi
Last recorded63,823 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 BMC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 63,823 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 63,114 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 62,680 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 61,597 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,244 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,887 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 60,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,864 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,795 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 60,732 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,679 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,598 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,474 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,321 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 60,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,710 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 54,302 miles

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

Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both rear tyres -2.5mm each

brake vibration -suspect front brake discs

engine oil leak -offside of engine

offside front sidelight lens damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,302 miles

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

both rear tyres -2.5mm each

brake vibration -suspect front brake discs

engine oil leak -offside of engine

offside front sidelight lens damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,138 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,696 miles

nearside seat belt ,seat guide brocken

Fail 24 Apr 2008 45,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside seat belt ,seat guide brocken

Pass 30 Apr 2007 42,153 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 42,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

slite play in offside knuckle joint in steering rack

Pass 2 May 2006 37,992 miles

V5 VIN No incorect 3rd DIDGET

oil leak

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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M3 BMC is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M3 BMC, 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 M3 BMC registered?

M3 BMC is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is M3 BMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 BMC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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