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B3 SNN

2000 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,993 mi
Last recorded98,993 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SNN
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2025 98,993 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 97,515 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 96,103 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 93,763 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,736 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,748 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,681 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,718 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 75,771 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,231 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 64,288 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 57,102 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 51,710 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 39,998 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,570 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 SNN is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 97,471 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 SNN, 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 26 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B3 SNN registered?

B3 SNN is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is B3 SNN safe to buy?

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