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FJ54 OBW

2005 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,673 mi
Last recorded54,673 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 OBW
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 54,673 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,925 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 47,301 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,847 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 41,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 36,675 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,337 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,676 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre weraing on both edges

Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,875 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,388 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 22,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 22,438 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,911 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 OBW is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 71,923 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 OBW, 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 21 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ54 OBW registered?

FJ54 OBW is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is FJ54 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ54 OBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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