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FJ56 CKO

2006 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,815 mi
Last recorded185,815 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW Alpina93,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 185,815 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 185,233 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 182,031 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 179,918 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 177,932 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 177,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 169,557 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 164,897 miles

offside park brake efficiency slightly low and may require adjustment or repair

Fail 19 Jan 2016 164,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside park brake efficiency slightly low and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Aug 2014 126,841 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 126,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 122,658 miles

both front brake hoses splitting

condition both front brake disc's

Pass 30 Nov 2012 120,015 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 CKO is a 2006 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CKO, 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 CKO registered?

FJ56 CKO is a 2006 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FJ56 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ56 CKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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