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FE18 OCA

2018 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,130 mi
Last recorded73,130 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW Alpina31,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE18 OCA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 73,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on outer edge 265/30ZR20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 73,054 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS light is flashing (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/30ZR20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/30ZR20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on outer edge 265/30ZR20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2025 63,311 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 63,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 58,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to edge ()

engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 14 Jun 2023 50,451 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 37,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,529 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 OCA is a 2018 BMW Alpina in Silver 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 OCA, 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 OCA registered?

FE18 OCA is a 2018 BMW Alpina, first registered on 13 June 2018.

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