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FJ57 CFO

2007 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,373 mi
Last recorded151,373 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 CFO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 151,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 151,307 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 150,067 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 146,982 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 144,772 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 137,617 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 137,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 134,302 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 131,476 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 128,000 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner shoulders 265/30/19 avon

child seat fitted nearside rear

offside rear outer tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2016 127,999 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not water - jets blocked ?????? (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing inner shoulders 265/30/19 avon

child seat fitted nearside rear

offside rear outer tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2015 125,385 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 122,953 miles

o/s/r rim as been welded

tyre warning light on

Fail 1 Aug 2014 122,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r rim as been welded

tyre warning light on

Pass 25 May 2013 118,096 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Front number plate deteriated

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 109,503 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 109,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2011 98,374 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut on inside tyre wall.NOT showing cords

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 CFO is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 95,907 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 CFO, 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 19 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ57 CFO registered?

FJ57 CFO is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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