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FJ57 CFF

2008 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,864 mi
Last recorded94,864 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 CFF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 94,864 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 93,795 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2024 93,550 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 92,675 miles

rear brake pads approx 3,000mls

Pass 26 Mar 2022 91,226 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 91,219 miles

slight wear in both sides lower wishbone bush's on rear

Pass 25 Feb 2020 90,809 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 90,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 89,591 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake has little reserve

Pass 15 Feb 2018 84,902 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,425 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,280 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,593 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,374 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 50,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear inner brake pads wearing low.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front and rear brake discs.

nail in nearside front tyre (not leaking).

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,663 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cuts in tyre treads.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 CFF is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 FJ57 CFF, 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 CFF registered?

FJ57 CFF is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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