The road tax status for B10 ALV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for B10 ALV?

The MOT for B10 ALV is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of B10 ALV?

The recorded mileage for B10 ALV is 170,814 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is B10 ALV ULEZ compliant?

No, B10 ALV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1997 BMW Alpina 4.6L Petrol · B10 ALV

B10 ALV

1997 BMW Alpina (4.6L, petrol). First registered 03/09/1997. Recorded mileage 170,814 miles. MOT valid until 09/05/2027.

Make & Model: BMW ALPINA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Birmingham
MOT Status: Valid until 09/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 170,814 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 4.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 170,814 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 4619cc

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B10 ALV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
170,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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B10 ALV Mileage History

29/04/2024167,057 mi
10/05/2024167,069 mi+12 mi
08/05/2025169,394 mi+2,325 mi
09/05/2025169,394 mi
01/05/2026170,814 mi+1,420 mi

Average of roughly 1,875 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

B10 ALV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 18:07

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Alpina (B10 ALV) between April 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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