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FJ11 LGA

2011 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,412 mi
Last recorded50,412 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Alpina66,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 LGA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 50,412 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 44,656 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 40,268 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 39,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 38,399 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 38,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 37,704 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 37,704 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,944 miles

Both front tyres perishing and cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,199 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,435 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,136 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,809 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2015 21,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 13,814 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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FJ11 LGA is a 2011 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 66,162 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 FJ11 LGA, 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 15 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ11 LGA registered?

FJ11 LGA is a 2011 BMW Alpina, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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The MOT history for FJ11 LGA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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