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150,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
covers fitted
covers fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all , plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corrode on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively sensor loose , rubbing on suspension (1.6 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all , plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
under seal covering the rear subframe
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all tyre valves perished
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
This vehicle is displaying a second vehicle identity number as part of a specialist conversion.
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)
How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?
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FJ09 EWL is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 EWL, 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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FJ09 EWL is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 21 April 2009.
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