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FE18 OBD

2018 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,103 mi
Last recorded71,103 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW Alpina31,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE18 OBD
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 71,103 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 71,103 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades do not clear screen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, both edges bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 64,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 64,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 54,957 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 45,576 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 37,348 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 27,583 miles

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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FE18 OBD is a 2018 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE18 OBD, 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.

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What year was FE18 OBD registered?

FE18 OBD is a 2018 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is FE18 OBD safe to buy?

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