2002 Alpina B3 3.3 Alpina 3.3L Petrol · FG52 OSL

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by five consecutive MOT passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 16 November 2022 at 115,567 miles returned no defects or advisories. This consistency suggests that the previous owners maintained high standards of care and that the vehicle has not suffered from escalating mechanical failures typically seen in cars of this age. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year vehicle, averaging approximately 4,815 miles per year. Between September 2018 and November 2022, the car covered only 3,224 miles, indicating very infrequent use or long periods of storage. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, there is a significant gap since the last recorded test in late 2022. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle has not undergone an official inspection in over three years, which renders the current certification lapsed. Despite the lack of recorded advisories in the history, a buyer must address the specific risks associated with low-use high-performance Alpina components. Low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts, such as perished suspension bushes, split bushings, and aged brake lines. A physical inspection should focus on surface corrosion on the brake discs and seized calipers, which frequently occur when a vehicle sits for extended periods. The structural integrity of the chassis requires a close look for hidden rust in the arches and sills pans to ensure no rot has compromised the vehicle during its periods of inactivity.