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B3 BTV

2011 BMW Alpina

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,523 mi
Last recorded67,523 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Alpina66,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 BTV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 67,523 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,015 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 62,048 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 58,444 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 55,647 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 55,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 53,282 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,177 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 50,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 43,933 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,640 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,175 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,172 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 20,436 miles

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 BTV is a 2011 BMW Alpina in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 66,162 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BTV, 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 15 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B3 BTV registered?

B3 BTV is a 2011 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 October 2011.

Is B3 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 BTV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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