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FJ55 FOF

2005 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,010 mi
Last recorded163,010 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 FOF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 163,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material innerwing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 160,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 143,394 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 136,432 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 136,431 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 130,158 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 127,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 121,411 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside front tyres running inner edges off

Pass 13 Nov 2013 102,806 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 95,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 95,247 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,915 miles

offside steering arm has slight play at ball joint

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,319 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front dip headlamp low efort

near side front tyre side wall damage

Pass 23 May 2008 64,387 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 64,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front fog light not wroking

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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FJ55 FOF is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJ55 FOF, 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 FJ55 FOF registered?

FJ55 FOF is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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