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FJ08 FGK

2008 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,449 mi
Last recorded117,449 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FGK
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 117,449 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 114,640 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2020 112,862 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advisory (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 108,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,463 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 95,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cut to cord (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,953 miles

brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 92,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,274 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 86,331 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nsf tyre - worn shoulders - slightly.

osf tyre - worn shoulders.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 82,861 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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FJ08 FGK is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

FJ08 FGK is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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