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B10 JFJ

2001 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,940 mi
Last recorded156,940 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Alpina88,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 JFJ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 156,940 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 156,938 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 154,194 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 151,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 149,120 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks around engine area but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 147,073 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 145,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 145,346 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 140,178 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 140,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 139,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 139,212 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 131,338 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 131,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 118,353 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 118,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 105,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 92,450 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 83,544 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 73,772 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 73,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

auxillary drive belt cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2006 64,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,173 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B10 JFJ is a 2001 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2001 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,484 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 B10 JFJ, 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 25 years old, this BMW Alpina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B10 JFJ registered?

B10 JFJ is a 2001 BMW Alpina, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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