MOT reliability
Bmw Alpina b3
9 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Bmw Alpina b3 vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Bmw Alpina b3 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 102,429 miles.
9
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
2,944
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw Alpina b3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw Alpina b3 MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Visibility7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
Bmw Alpina b3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8), Diesel (1)
Most common Bmw Alpina b3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw Alpina b3 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- OFF SIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST NEAR SIDE REAR METAL ARAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST (1 times)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
Bmw Alpina b3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 74,556 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 55,965 |
| 1995 | 1 | 20 | 90% | 176,768 |
Bmw Alpina b3 reliability FAQ
Across 9 Bmw Alpina b3 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw Alpina b3 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)); Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)); Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f).
The typical Bmw Alpina b3 in our data has covered around
102,429 miles.
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