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FJ09 JYH

2009 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,570 mi
Last recorded76,570 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 JYH
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 76,570 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 76,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left dipped (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 73,544 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 70,429 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 64,278 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 58,600 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,187 miles

under trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Apr 2018 42,175 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2017 38,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 38,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,723 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 22,757 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 22,745 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 12 Apr 2012 10,849 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

headlamp selfleveing not working

Fail 12 Apr 2012 10,849 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp selfleveing not working

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 JYH is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JYH, 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 JYH registered?

FJ09 JYH is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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