1997 BMW Alpina 3.2L Petrol · B3 DOS
1997 BMW Alpina (3.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 95,609 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW ALPINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B3 DOS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 95,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B3 DOS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW Alpina (B3 DOS) between May 2007 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
B3 DOS Mileage History
- 16/05/200785,550 mi
- 09/06/200785,885 mi+335 mi
- 27/03/202589,564 mi+3,679 mi
- 15/05/202695,609 mi+6,045 mi
Average of roughly 529 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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