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FJ55 HBB

2005 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,428 mi
Last recorded83,428 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 83,428 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 82,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 29 Sep 2017 82,197 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear end of sill (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 28 Sep 2017 82,190 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS BODY (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded INTO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 81,767 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 81,721 miles

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

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

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 HBB is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HBB, 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 HBB registered?

FJ55 HBB is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is FJ55 HBB safe to buy?

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