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FJ56 CGG

2006 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,717 mi
Last recorded122,717 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 CGG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 122,717 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 118,328 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 113,602 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 110,709 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 103,552 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 96,632 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 96,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,937 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 88,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,490 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,243 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 45,916 miles

Nearside diff side shaft seal leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2012 45,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside diff side shaft seal leaking

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 27,475 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 19,341 miles

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

slight leak from exhaust mounting bracket

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 CGG is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FJ56 CGG, 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 CGG registered?

FJ56 CGG is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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