CarVerify

Free Car Check

W187 BAY

2000 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,820 mi
Last recorded85,820 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW Alpina97,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 BAY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 85,820 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 81,883 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 81,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 79,694 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,155 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,904 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 75,246 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 73,681 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,349 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 73,188 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Slight cracking on inner and outer edges of both rear tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,721 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,629 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 72,430 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 72,345 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 72,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,679 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 71,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,438 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,732 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,402 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 66,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 59,251 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 59,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 49,342 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 49,305 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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
Full BMW Alpina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W187 BAY is a 2000 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W187 BAY, 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

How do I check the history of W187 BAY?

You can check the full history of W187 BAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W187 BAY registered?

W187 BAY is a 2000 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W187 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W187 BAY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W187 BAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W187 BAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.