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FJ55 HCY

2005 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,422 mi
Last recorded100,422 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 100,422 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,607 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 87,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,893 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,253 miles

Rear Parking brake just meeting required efficiency for test.Adjustment advised.

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2019 71,119 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,229 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,987 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 51,492 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,462 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 30,462 miles

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

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 HCY is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

FJ55 HCY is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is FJ55 HCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ55 HCY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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