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FJ08 FCY

2008 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,420 mi
Last recorded136,420 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FCY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 136,420 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 134,003 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 134,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 131,342 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 123,633 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 114,476 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,110 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 107,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 95,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,377 miles

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 14 Mar 2014 72,711 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre had a screw in but not punctured

Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,436 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,231 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 45,231 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FJ08 FCY is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 69,504 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 FJ08 FCY, 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 18 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ08 FCY registered?

FJ08 FCY is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is FJ08 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 FCY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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