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FJ09 EWL

2009 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,922 mi
Last recorded150,922 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 EWL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 150,922 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 150,922 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 145,303 miles

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))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 145,303 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 141,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 136,130 miles

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))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 136,130 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 134,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 127,867 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,956 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 116,310 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,125 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 92,094 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,331 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,331 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 74,753 miles

This vehicle is displaying a second vehicle identity number as part of a specialist conversion.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,072 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)

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 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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What year was FJ09 EWL registered?

FJ09 EWL is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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