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FJ54 OAM

2004 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,500 mi
Last recorded78,500 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 OAM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 78,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,235 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 78,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank on n/s/r wheel arch area (front to rear pipes x2) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 76,712 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 May 2019 76,712 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 74,567 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,307 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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FJ54 OAM is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,550 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 FJ54 OAM, 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 22 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ54 OAM registered?

FJ54 OAM is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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