£12,508 • £12,000 - £15,000
1999 BMW Alpina B3 3.2-Litre Cabriolet (E36) #80/130
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1999 BMW Alpina B3 3.2-Litre Cabriolet is a rare (#80/130) UK-supplied example with Alpina enhancements and a 'Switch-tronic' gearbox. Finished in Alpina Blue II over light grey leather, it comes with a factory hardtop, service history, and an MOT until May 2026, suggesting it has been well-maintained.
Condition
8
The car is described as 'lovely' and 'very well specified from new'. It has covered just less than 90,000 miles with three owners and comes with original service book, handbook, and past MOTs. It also includes a rare factory hardtop and a recent MOT. While not stated to be in perfect condition, it appears to be very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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Automatic
Transmission:
WAPB332R09YE40080
Chassis No:
Odometer:
89,273 miles
L55 SPH
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Supplied new for the UK in Alpina Blue II over Montana light grey leather, this lovely Alpina B3 3.2 Cabriolet is #80/130 manufactured Very well specified from new with trademark Alpina enhancements to the interior and of course Alpina engine performance upgrades With the six-cylinder increased to 3.2-litres, it produced a very healthy 265bhp Fitted with the 'Switch-tronic' gearbox allowing steering wheel changes or an automatic mode This example has covered just less than 90,000 miles with its three owners supported by its original service book, handbook and a quantity of past MOTs It's also supplied with a rare factory hardtop and comes with an MOT until May 2026 Exterior
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 01 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
89,155 miles
Registration Date
1999-09-13
MOT History
Passed
On May 02 2025 with 89,155 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R surface rust on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Surface corrosion on seals at front and rear
Passed
On Mar 16 2024 with 88,706 miles
Failed
On Mar 16 2024 with 88,705 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Passed
On Mar 17 2023 with 87,990 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Jan 05 2022 with 87,283 miles
Passed
On Aug 30 2016 with 87,080 miles
Passed
On Sep 27 2012 with 86,496 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- n/s/f tyre cracking on outside side wall
- front brake disc's are corroded
- n/s/f passengers seat does not tilt forwards.
- air bag light is on.
Failed
On Sep 18 2012 with 86,496 miles
There were 18 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- n/s/f tyre cracking on outside side wall
- front brake disc's are corroded
- n/s/f passengers seat does not tilt forwards.
- traction control light is on.
- air bag light is on.
Passed
On Aug 19 2011 with 85,175 miles
Passed
On Sep 06 2010 with 85,130 miles
Passed
On Sep 17 2009 with 75,757 miles
Failed
On Sep 16 2009 with 75,757 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Aug 15 2008 with 57,659 miles
Failed
On Aug 15 2008 with 57,659 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Passed
On Aug 21 2007 with 39,413 miles
Passed
On Aug 25 2006 with 19,777 miles
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