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FJ55 FTD

2005 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,234 mi
Last recorded109,234 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 FTD
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2015 109,234 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 99,448 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,905 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 86,490 miles

O/S/F Tyre side wall damage slightly

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,856 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,452 miles

Cut to cords o/s/f tyre but not in excess of 25mm in length.

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,119 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 44,719 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 FTD is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJ55 FTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ55 FTD registered?

FJ55 FTD is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is FJ55 FTD safe to buy?

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