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OW18 XRU

2018 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,477 mi
Last recorded41,477 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW Alpina31,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW18 XRU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 41,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 41,477 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 36,383 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 34,649 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 32,826 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin centres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 30,344 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 28,548 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?

Based on 29,169 MOT tests across 2,395 vehicles.

82.0%
Pass Rate
4,292
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,395
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 568
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 270
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 269
Brake pipe excessively corroded 254
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 226
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OW18 XRU is a 2018 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,516 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Alpina fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW18 XRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Alpina typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 8 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW18 XRU registered?

OW18 XRU is a 2018 BMW Alpina, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is OW18 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW18 XRU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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