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S20 UGO

2008 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,370 mi
Last recorded61,370 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 UGO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 61,370 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 60,753 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 60,729 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 60,159 miles

n/s handbrake performance low

Fail 17 Jan 2023 60,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s handbrake performance low

Pass 17 Feb 2022 59,041 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 58,651 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,767 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,245 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,237 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,259 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,221 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 53,252 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 51,763 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,419 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 39,887 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,734 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 27,726 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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S20 UGO is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 69,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S20 UGO, 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 18 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S20 UGO?

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What year was S20 UGO registered?

S20 UGO is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is S20 UGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 UGO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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