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V27 MSS

2018 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,605 mi
Last recorded78,605 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW Alpina31,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV27 MSS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 78,605 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 69,525 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 56,813 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 44,594 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 30,135 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 30,122 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cut, cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 23,423 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 23,353 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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V27 MSS 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 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 V27 MSS, 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 V27 MSS registered?

V27 MSS is a 2018 BMW Alpina, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is V27 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V27 MSS 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.

Does V27 MSS have outstanding finance?

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