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FJ56 CAE

2006 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,391 mi
Last recorded135,391 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 CAE
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 135,391 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 132,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 131,100 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2019 130,953 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 130,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 122,634 miles

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

exhaust catalyst has had section plate welded.

Fail 22 Sep 2017 122,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust catalyst has had section plate welded.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,026 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 109,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured marked yellow (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 100,562 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 89,401 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 83,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 75,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 63,359 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 61,141 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 48,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,866 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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FJ56 CAE is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 93,812 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 FJ56 CAE, 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 20 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ56 CAE registered?

FJ56 CAE is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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