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FJ09 JVV

2009 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

235,289 mi
Last recorded235,289 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 235,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 227,202 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 217,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 205,944 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 191,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 185,111 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 18,073 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 176,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 155,272 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2018 141,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' couple of chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 23 Feb 2018 141,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' couple of chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre low on air (unable to inflate the tyre-Alpina wheels lock and perform rear break test )

Pass 1 Mar 2017 131,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres have bald inner shoulders

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,671 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 117,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 94,880 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,547 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 58,849 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 41,045 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 JVV 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 78.9%.

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 JVV, 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 JVV registered?

FJ09 JVV is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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