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P3 GFR

1997 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,673 mi
Last recorded155,673 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Alpina110,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 GFR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 155,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-side of vehicle has been under-sealed

Pass 28 Aug 2024 154,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 152,523 miles

Offside Front floor needs welding

Pass 15 Mar 2022 151,621 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 151,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 149,661 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 149,395 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 148,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 147,191 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 144,521 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 15 Apr 2014 144,521 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all tyres cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2013 142,689 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s & n/s sill covers fitted(not allowing inspection of outer sill panels )

Pass 24 Apr 2012 140,605 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mount insecure, not effecting security of exhaust

Rear floor (battery area) corroded, not within any perscribed area

Fail 24 Apr 2012 140,605 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mount insecure, not effecting security of exhaust

Rear floor (battery area) corroded, not within any perscribed area

Pass 12 Apr 2011 135,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 129,914 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 120,650 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 120,635 miles

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

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

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

park brake almost et end of reserve

Pass 21 Apr 2008 113,430 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2008 113,430 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2007 103,153 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 95,860 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 95,854 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front and rear tyres very close to body work

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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P3 GFR is a 1997 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 110,966 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 P3 GFR, 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 29 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P3 GFR registered?

P3 GFR is a 1997 BMW Alpina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P3 GFR safe to buy?

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