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Alpina B3

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 3,152 cc

S774 BTVMOT history

S774 BTV is a red petrol Alpina B3 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 195,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
195,663 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S774 BTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Alpina
Model
B3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,152 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S774 BTV was last recorded at 195,663 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 2,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,285 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,378 miles
Average per year
4,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,663 miles
  • 2025 – 193,285 miles
  • 2024 – 193,243 miles
  • 2023 – 192,856 miles
  • 2022 – 192,265 miles
  • 2021 – 188,246 miles
  • 2019 – 187,357 miles
  • 2018 – 186,942 miles
  • 2017 – 186,189 miles
  • 2016 – 182,475 miles
  • 2015 – 171,132 miles
  • 2014 – 159,579 miles
  • 2013 – 150,037 miles
  • 2012 – 145,915 miles
  • 2011 – 138,930 miles
  • 2010 – 134,774 miles
  • 2009 – 127,921 miles
  • 2008 – 122,470 miles
  • 2007 – 111,931 miles
  • 2006 – 96,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,663 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,663 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    195,663 miles
    Test number
    707032976179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass193,285 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    193,285 miles
    Test number
    524657948404
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes have some corrosion at rear

  3. Fail193,243 miles (+387)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,243 miles
    Test number
    312561194280
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass192,856 miles (+591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,856 miles
    Test number
    516566094778
    • AdvisoryEdges of front & rear floor/inner sills beginning to corrode

  5. Pass192,265 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    192,265 miles
    Test number
    692956092781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass188,246 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    188,246 miles
    Test number
    489545894541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass187,357 miles (+415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    187,357 miles
    Test number
    987716916859
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency marginal

  8. Pass186,942 miles (+753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    186,942 miles
    Test number
    743449894648
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake efficiency marginal

  9. Pass186,189 miles (+3,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    186,189 miles
    Test number
    776238709915
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass182,475 miles (+11,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    182,475 miles
    Test number
    991284180448
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass171,132 miles (+11,553)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    171,132 miles
    Test number
    972853051851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass159,579 miles (+9,542)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    159,579 miles
    Test number
    768349874286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,037 miles (+4,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    150,037 miles
    Test number
    665722883254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass145,915 miles (+6,985)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    145,915 miles
    Test number
    826368472271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,930 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    138,930 miles
    Test number
    706922301325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,774 miles (+6,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    134,774 miles
    Test number
    354071490418
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass127,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    127,921 miles
    Test number
    370622399494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,921 miles (+5,451)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,921 miles
    Test number
    510668889238
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass122,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    122,470 miles
    Test number
    171341798269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail122,470 miles (+10,539)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,470 miles
    Test number
    923831398237
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass111,931 miles (+3,424)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    111,931 miles
    Test number
    451458067275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    108,507 miles
    Test number
    620252737114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail108,507 miles (+12,181)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,507 miles
    Test number
    781312737128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass96,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    96,326 miles
    Test number
    263245526498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,326 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,326 miles
    Test number
    620025526187
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S774 BTV

Does S774 BTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S774 BTV is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S774 BTV?
The MOT on S774 BTV is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S774 BTV done?
S774 BTV was recorded at 195,663 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 4,895 miles a year.
Has S774 BTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S774 BTV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S774 BTV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S774 BTV find?
S774 BTV passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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