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SR 23

2018 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,944 mi
Last recorded47,944 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW Alpina31,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR 23
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 47,944 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 40,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 40,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 35,452 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 27,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 21,004 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 17,997 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 13,230 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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SR 23 is a 2018 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SR 23, 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 SR 23 registered?

SR 23 is a 2018 BMW Alpina, first registered on 21 February 2018.

Is SR 23 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR 23 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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