2003 Alpina B3S Alpina 3.3L Petrol · V8 LEP

The vehicle maintains a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a clean pass in the most recent test on April 2026 at 93,913 miles. The maintenance trend appears remarkably stable, with no defects or failures recorded across the last five inspections. This consistent lack of advisories over multiple years suggests the vehicle has been kept in a condition that avoids the typical pitfalls of age or structural neglect. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,083 miles per year. The data shows a significant period of low use between March 2019 and April 2020, during which the car covered only 76 miles in a year. However, the usage has become more consistent recently, covering roughly 800 miles per year between 2024 and early 2026. This pattern indicates the car may have sat for long periods in the past, which often leads to degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown rather than mechanical wear from distance. Despite the clean MOT history, a physical inspection must focus on components common to low-mileage, high-age Alpina-tuned machinery. The buyer should inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for cracking or leaks, as these materials perish regardless of mileage. Brakes should be checked for binding calipers or surface corrosion on discs, as infrequent use can cause components to seize. Additionally, a thorough check of the chassis and subframes for rust is vital, as the absence of MOT advisories does not guarantee against hidden structural corrosion in a vehicle of this era.