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FJ55 HDY

2005 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,361 mi
Last recorded78,361 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 HDY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 78,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 74,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,208 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 74,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,628 miles

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2021 72,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 71,238 miles

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

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,961 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,752 miles

Handbrake only just met requirement Very Low effort

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,999 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front n s o s (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 54,925 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 48,086 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,548 miles

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

front & rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,816 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,823 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,833 miles

front brake pads appear low.

vehicle displays two different VIN numbers,original BMW number in windscreen,and later Alpina upgrade number on offside front suspension turret,the later being used for MOT purposes.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,809 miles

belly pan fitted

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,732 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 HDY is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HDY, 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 HDY registered?

FJ55 HDY is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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