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FJ54 OBO

2004 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,914 mi
Last recorded48,914 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 OBO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 48,914 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 48,900 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 48,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 48,849 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 48,849 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,589 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 47,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipework going to the offfside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,943 miles

Both outer sills covered

Movement in both side front suspension arm rear mounting bushes

Slight movement in both side front lower ball joints

Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,516 miles

Movement in both side front lower suspension arm rear mountings

Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,038 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Handbrake travel requires attention

Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,038 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Handbrake travel requires attention

Pass 13 Jul 2015 45,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing low on edges and perished

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front inner wheel rim distorted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads wearing low

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges and slightly cracked

offside front tyre tread wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,077 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,505 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside rear jacking pad missing

Fail 18 Jul 2012 32,439 miles

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 29,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 25,238 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,592 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 17,682 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 13,032 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 OBO is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

FJ54 OBO is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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