Not Sold (Est: £5,000 - £7,000)
2000 BMW Alpina B10 3.3 One of 112 UK Manuals, Effortless Performance in Midnight Blue
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 129
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2000 BMW Alpina B10 3.3, one of 112 UK manuals, is presented in Midnight Blue with Grey leather. It features a manual gearbox, factory xenon headlights, and a refreshed air conditioning system, but requires some cosmetic work to address corrosion.
Condition
6
The car has mechanical good health but shows typical E39 corrosion on the rear arches and boot lid, and requires bodywork to enhance its appearance. The interior is in very good condition for its age, and the wheels have been refurbished, but two rear wheels display light cosmetic marks.
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Manual
Transmission:
WAPBA33L00FE45101
Chassis No:
Odometer:
157,845 miles
W783 VRK
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
With its understated looks and effortless performance, the B10 perfectly reflects Burkard Bovenseipen’s philosophy of taking BMW’s “Finest Driving Machines” and refining them into something even more accomplished.
Many consider the B10 to be a more capable and rounded car than the E39 M5, delivering performance in a more subtle and sophisticated package.
Mechanically, the car appears to be in very good health and drives exactly as a B10 should—smooth, composed, deceptively quick, and exceptionally competent on long journeys at the time of consignment.
Over the past three years, around £7,000 has been invested in suspension, servicing, electrical work, wheels, lights, and other maintenance.
The car also carries a valid MOT until November 2026.
The exterior remains very original, and as a result shows the typical E39 corrosion on the rear arches, the boot lid, and other familiar areas.
Even so, the car retains an impressive stance and strong road presence, looking superb even when ...
Points of note
£4,994
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£11,792
Median Price (Since 2020)
£33,232
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 23 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
155,958 miles
Registration Date
2000-05-05
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 30 2025 with 155,958 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Central on nearside.
Passed
On Nov 18 2024 with 142,530 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Failed
On Nov 18 2024 with 142,530 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped x 2 (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Passed
On Nov 20 2023 with 129,225 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 24 2022 with 109,851 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER,REAR BUSH(MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Nov 23 2022 with 109,849 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MARKED (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor:
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported MARKED (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER,REAR BUSH(MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Oct 24 2022 with 109,848 miles
There were 22 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged BELOW FUEL TANK(MARKED) (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MARKED (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Minor:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported MARKED (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported MARKED (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front BRAKE HOSE INSECURE IN BRACKET
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Oct 25 2021 with 107,899 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Under applied under vehicle
- surface corrosion on suspension & braking components
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Oct 25 2021 with 107,899 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Under applied under vehicle
- surface corrosion on suspension & braking components
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Nov 01 2016 with 107,870 miles
Passed
On Oct 30 2015 with 107,808 miles
Failed
On Oct 30 2015 with 107,808 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Passed
On Oct 08 2014 with 106,449 miles
Passed
On Oct 29 2013 with 104,536 miles
Passed
On Oct 16 2012 with 104,201 miles
Passed
On Oct 13 2011 with 101,377 miles
Passed
On Oct 26 2010 with 100,800 miles
Passed
On Oct 16 2009 with 95,413 miles
Failed
On Oct 16 2009 with 95,413 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Failed
On Oct 16 2008 with 93,856 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On Oct 16 2008 with 93,856 miles
Passed
On Oct 29 2007 with 90,431 miles
Passed
On Oct 31 2006 with 82,955 miles
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