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FJ09 JVL

2009 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,103 mi
Last recorded173,103 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 173,103 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 166,035 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 159,786 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 151,714 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 151,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2022 140,750 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 130,054 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 117,136 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 103,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 92,112 miles

Multi stage Build displaying 2 VIN numbers

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Zero Emitter, No smoke readings available

Fail 17 Feb 2018 92,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Multi stage Build displaying 2 VIN numbers

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Zero Emitter, No smoke readings available

Pass 8 Feb 2017 84,065 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 75,423 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 75,300 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Fuel pipe leaking at pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,030 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,224 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,150 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 JVL is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ09 JVL registered?

FJ09 JVL is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FJ09 JVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ09 JVL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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