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FJ56 CFL

2006 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,463 mi
Last recorded136,463 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 136,463 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 134,102 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 130,830 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 127,803 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2021 124,324 miles

Nearside Front brake disc heat shield loose

Fail 25 Aug 2021 124,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jun 2020 120,377 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 120,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer black plastic coating is bulged or blown out poss caused by corrosion which cannot be seen. requires poss new brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 111,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 101,810 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 4 May 2017 101,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 17 May 2016 90,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 79,849 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 69,627 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 55,757 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,384 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,755 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,603 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,175 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 CFL is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CFL, 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 CFL registered?

FJ56 CFL is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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