BMW Alpina
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,300 cc
W18 UNGMOT history
W18 UNG is a black petrol BMW Alpina first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 201,934 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 201,934 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,144 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W18 UNG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Alpina
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,300 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W18 UNG was last recorded at 201,934 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 201,929 miles · 5 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 5,144 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 201,934 miles
- 2025 – 201,929 miles
- 2023 – 201,787 miles
- 2022 – 201,609 miles
- 2021 – 200,630 miles
- 2019 – 197,803 miles
- 2018 – 197,763 miles
- 2017 – 195,129 miles
- 2015 – 183,276 miles
- 2014 – 182,645 miles
- 2013 – 172,552 miles
- 2011 – 164,282 miles
- 2010 – 164,273 miles
- 2009 – 146,546 miles
- 2008 – 132,011 miles
- 2007 – 110,569 miles
- 2006 – 99,870 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass201,934 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear underfloor panel is damaged ,floor pan seam is broken ,but this is outside of prescribed areas
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,934 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 201,934 miles
- Test number
- 188260815685
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail201,934 miles (+5)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,934 miles
- Test number
- 462077017932
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass201,929 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 201,929 miles
- Test number
- 957059920400
- AdvisoryOffside Rear underfloor panel is damaged ,floor pan seam is broken ,but this is outside of prescribed areas
Fail201,929 miles (+142)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,929 miles
- Test number
- 756179552333
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pedal operation spongy
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake pedal operation spongy
- AdvisoryOffside Rear underfloor panel is damaged ,floor pan seam is broken ,but this is outside of prescribed areas
Pass201,787 miles (+178)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 201,787 miles
- Test number
- 274054791465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail201,609 miles (+979)6 dangerous7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,609 miles
- Test number
- 226342858363
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill and floor area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside 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))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive lower radiator hose area (slight) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure sill / floor covers (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody
Pass200,630 miles (+2,827)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 200,630 miles
- Test number
- 975899709223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,803 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 197,803 miles
- Test number
- 718546424788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,799 miles (+36)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,799 miles
- Test number
- 156744218235
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass197,763 miles (+2,634)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 197,763 miles
- Test number
- 246887281112
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear parking brake only just met the specified limits
Pass195,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 195,129 miles
- Test number
- 566629046008
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 370276087079
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass183,276 miles (+631)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 183,276 miles
- Test number
- 749562655188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,645 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 182,645 miles
- Test number
- 777955274135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail182,645 miles (+10,093)3 failures6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,645 miles
- Test number
- 228553944107
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass172,552 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 172,552 miles
- Test number
- 379785703124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,542 miles (+8,260)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,542 miles
- Test number
- 385133403181
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
Pass164,282 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 164,282 miles
- Test number
- 186852301138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,273 miles (+17,727)2 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,273 miles
- Test number
- 151948320375
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass146,546 miles (+14,535)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 146,546 miles
- Test number
- 124621409278
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass132,011 miles (+21,442)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 132,011 miles
- Test number
- 674545008256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,569 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 110,569 miles
- Test number
- 404604467137
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail110,569 miles (+10,699)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,569 miles
- Test number
- 254194867468
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 99,870 miles
- Test number
- 622575866153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W18 UNG
- Does W18 UNG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 UNG is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W18 UNG?
- The MOT on W18 UNG is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W18 UNG done?
- W18 UNG was recorded at 201,934 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 5,144 miles a year.
- Has W18 UNG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W18 UNG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on W18 UNG ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on W18 UNG find?
- W18 UNG passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.
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