ALPINA B3 S ALPINA2003 · 3.3L PETROL

The vehicle currently maintains a stable roadworthiness status following a period of intermittent failures. The most recent inspection conducted in July 2025 at 124,377 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While the history shows failures in 2021 and 2023, the immediate passes following those tests suggest that the previous owners were proactive in rectifying identified mechanical issues. At 23 years old, this Alpina exhibits a low-mileage profile, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. The data reveals a significant gap in usage between September 2021 and May 2023, where the vehicle covered only 652 miles over nearly two years. Another interval exists between May 2023 and 2025, suggesting the car likely sat for long periods at a time. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often increases the risk of dry-rotted components, degradation of rubber seals, and brake-related corrosion due to inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas most likely to have triggered the previous failures, though the record does not specify the exact mechanical faults. Given the age and low usage patterns, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and coil springs is necessary to identify cracking or perish. The brake calipers should be inspected for binding or pitting, as these are common in vehicles that remain stationary for months. Additionally, verifying the structural integrity of the chassis and subframe points is vital to ensure that hidden corrosion has not compromised the vehicle over its two decades of life.