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FJ06 JLU

2006 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,141 mi
Last recorded134,141 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 JLU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 134,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 125,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 125,935 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 124,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 118,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 108,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 100,885 miles

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

various undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 100,848 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,974 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 99,974 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

cut to O/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,616 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 95,605 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,415 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 88,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,474 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 81,409 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,839 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,561 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 39,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,169 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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FJ06 JLU is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 93,812 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 FJ06 JLU, 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 20 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ06 JLU registered?

FJ06 JLU is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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