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FJ10 FDU

2010 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,304 mi
Last recorded116,304 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW Alpina76,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 FDU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 116,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

alternative chassis number displayed in windscreen!!!

nearside & offside rear suspension arms, bushes deteriorating

rear brake ferrules corroding

rear sub-frame & suspension components corroding

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 22 May 2025 116,293 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

alternative chassis number displayed in windscreen!!!

nearside & offside rear suspension arms, bushes deteriorating

rear brake ferrules corroding

rear sub-frame & suspension components corroding

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 May 2024 111,752 miles

BOTH rear shock absorbers corroding

alternative chassis number displayed in windscreen!!!

corrosion taking place to rear sub-frame & suspension arms/components

nearside & offside rear suspension arms, bushes deteriorating

rear silencer missing/deleted

Fail 27 May 2024 111,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower/rear mount joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH rear shock absorbers corroding

alternative chassis number displayed in windscreen!!!

corrosion taking place to rear sub-frame & suspension arms/components

nearside & offside rear suspension arms, bushes deteriorating

rear silencer missing/deleted

Pass 11 Apr 2023 102,777 miles

Nearside Front Spring not seated correctly

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 102,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 102,277 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread at 3mm

Fail 4 Apr 2022 102,277 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread at 3mm

Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,583 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 93,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,239 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

headlamp switch has slight fault

rear tyres are acceptable but should have wider profile

Fail 26 Jul 2018 84,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high was high- fixed. (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

headlamp switch has slight fault

rear tyres are acceptable but should have wider profile

Pass 5 May 2017 79,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 79,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,743 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 33,165 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,369 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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FJ10 FDU is a 2010 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 76,130 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 FJ10 FDU, 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 16 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ10 FDU registered?

FJ10 FDU is a 2010 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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