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FJ54 OCF

2005 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,515 mi
Last recorded75,515 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 OCF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 75,515 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 75,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 74,968 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 74,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,766 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a minor surface cut

Pass 31 Jan 2015 69,517 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,221 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,974 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 58,549 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 58,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CUT

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,373 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 52,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,820 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 40,814 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,100 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 OCF is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OCF, 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 OCF registered?

FJ54 OCF is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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