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FJ05 NHH

2005 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,574 mi
Last recorded69,574 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 NHH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 69,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,890 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 68,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 68,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 59,066 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 57,851 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,796 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 56,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 55,237 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 55,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,660 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,557 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,584 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 38,196 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 38,196 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,043 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,187 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 31,642 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 31,577 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 29,433 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 29,432 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,189 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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FJ05 NHH is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 71,923 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 FJ05 NHH, 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 21 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ05 NHH registered?

FJ05 NHH is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FJ05 NHH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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