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W18 UNG

1999 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,934 mi
Last recorded201,934 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW Alpina103,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 UNG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 201,934 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 201,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 201,929 miles

Offside Rear underfloor panel is damaged ,floor pan seam is broken ,but this is outside of prescribed areas

Fail 4 Mar 2025 201,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pedal operation spongy

Offside Front brake pedal operation spongy

Offside Rear underfloor panel is damaged ,floor pan seam is broken ,but this is outside of prescribed areas

Pass 2 Aug 2023 201,787 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 201,609 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill and floor area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill and floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive lower radiator hose area (slight) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure sill / floor covers (8.1.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody

Pass 13 Mar 2021 200,630 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 197,803 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 197,799 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 197,763 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake only just met the specified limits

Pass 2 Jun 2017 195,129 miles
Pass 6 May 2016

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 183,276 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 182,645 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 182,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 172,552 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 172,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 164,282 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 164,273 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 146,546 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 132,011 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 110,569 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 110,569 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 99,870 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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W18 UNG is a 1999 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 103,335 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 W18 UNG, 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 27 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W18 UNG is a 1999 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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