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FJ57 CDZ

2008 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,347 mi
Last recorded144,347 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 CDZ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 144,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 144,190 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 144,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 141,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 129,213 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 129,213 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 115,730 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 101,982 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 101,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 83,972 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 83,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,664 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 70,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,571 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,568 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to swell under coating, suspect with corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2016 56,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to swell under coating, suspect with corrosion

Pass 5 May 2015 51,155 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 43,560 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,695 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,591 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,852 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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FJ57 CDZ is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 69,504 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 FJ57 CDZ, 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 18 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ57 CDZ registered?

FJ57 CDZ is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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