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FJ09 EVH

2009 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,012 mi
Last recorded127,012 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 EVH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 127,012 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 127,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 126,797 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 122,425 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 118,767 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 109,511 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 101,952 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 101,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 95,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 85,597 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,560 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 75,553 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR short section of rear brake pipe is swelling underneath protective outer coating

Fail 1 Jun 2015 65,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR short section of rear brake pipe is swelling underneath protective outer coating

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 52,464 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,464 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 42,431 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,624 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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FJ09 EVH is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 82,436 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 FJ09 EVH, 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 17 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ09 EVH registered?

FJ09 EVH is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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