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M3 RAB

2007 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,492 mi
Last recorded38,492 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 RAB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 38,492 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 37,913 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 37,898 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 36,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/30/19) ( tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/30/19) ( tyre cracking on inner and outer edges of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 36,967 miles

Rear Differential has slight oil leak.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 36,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,316 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 30,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 28,481 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,116 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 25,038 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 20,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 18,647 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 17 May 2010 18,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

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 RAB is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 95,907 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 RAB, 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 19 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M3 RAB registered?

M3 RAB is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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