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FJ08 FDN

2008 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,036 mi
Last recorded109,036 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FDN
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 109,036 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 101,930 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 94,172 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 94,163 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 88,642 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 85,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 73,303 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,908 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,640 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 65,639 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 64,444 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 55,165 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 55,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,503 miles

o/s/front wheel slightly damaged.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 43,500 miles

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

o/s/front wheel slightly damaged.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,890 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 23,908 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 23,906 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Plastic covers on sills & underside cannot check perscribed area

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 FDN is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ08 FDN registered?

FJ08 FDN is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 FDN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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