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B3 WHO

2000 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,929 mi
Last recorded117,929 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 WHO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 117,929 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

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

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

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

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Oct 2014 108,120 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 108,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 101,224 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 12 Nov 2013 101,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s wing mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2012 95,039 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 84,842 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,943 miles

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

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

chassis number stamped into nearside of dash dose not relate to this vehicle

offside of fuel tank has had slight collapse so that securing strap has gap between it & tank

very bad oil leaks to engine

Fail 2 Jul 2010 77,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

chassis number stamped into nearside of dash dose not relate to this vehicle

offside of fuel tank has had slight collapse so that securing strap has gap between it & tank

very bad oil leaks to engine

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,268 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge has slight/minor wear,ok at test.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 72,912 miles

Used second chassis number on bulkhead and BMW Vin plate as car has been modified

Pass 6 Jun 2007 71,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 57,956 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 WHO is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WHO, 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.

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What year was B3 WHO registered?

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

Is B3 WHO safe to buy?

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