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FJ06 JMU

2006 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,512 mi
Last recorded148,512 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 JMU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 148,512 miles

Offside Front WING - WHEEL ARCH CORRODED (NO SHARP EDGES AT PRESENT)

Pass 27 Mar 2023 141,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 132,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose is cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose is cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 130,488 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers, sill covers , undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 24 Mar 2021 130,488 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers, sill covers , undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Mar 2020 125,339 miles

undertrays + engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 20 Mar 2020 125,335 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays + engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Mar 2019 119,194 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracks visible (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracks visible (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil absolute minimal weep (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil minimal weep (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 115,429 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,399 miles

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 111,399 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (hub bush) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,981 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 101,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,115 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,748 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 69,904 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 JMU is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

FJ06 JMU is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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