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FJ55 HFF

2005 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,621 mi
Last recorded90,621 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 90,621 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 90,184 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 90,179 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r to front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,794 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,738 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,468 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,760 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 79,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 74,875 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

minor play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,653 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall

Fail 11 Oct 2012 70,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2011 66,525 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,086 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,100 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 HFF is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HFF, 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 HFF registered?

FJ55 HFF is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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