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BN57 FMJ

2007 Alfa Romeo 159

Grey Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,535 mi
Last recorded116,535 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo 15983,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 FMJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model159
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 116,535 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 110,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 105,360 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 105,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,018 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 101,979 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,285 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering making noises

Pass 2 Jan 2018 97,456 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 97,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 95,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 94,285 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 92,370 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 92,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 91,893 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 88,296 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 88,296 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 84,971 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 80,564 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?

Based on 146,723 MOT tests across 9,959 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
9,959
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,343
coil spring broken 4,725
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,135
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,468
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,732
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BN57 FMJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 in Grey with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 83,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN57 FMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN57 FMJ registered?

BN57 FMJ is a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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The MOT history for BN57 FMJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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