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FJ55 FSS

2005 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,085 mi
Last recorded89,085 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 FSS
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 89,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 88,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 83,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 83,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 79,912 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,713 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,824 miles

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

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

all 4 coil road springs corroded but not fractured

plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near wheel (3.6.B.2c)

both front coil springs corroded but not fractured

Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,056 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 68,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,363 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 60,286 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 60,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,090 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,307 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,558 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 33,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,519 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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FJ55 FSS is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FSS, 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 FSS registered?

FJ55 FSS is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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