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FJ57 CFZ

2007 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,820 mi
Last recorded92,820 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 92,820 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 89,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Feb 2023 88,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,983 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PILLAR CHASSIS VIN MATCH TO VEHICLE WINDCREEN VIN AND CROSSED VIN NUMBER ON CHASSIS UPPER NOT USED TO IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Feb 2022 83,982 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PILLAR CHASSIS VIN MATCH TO VEHICLE WINDCREEN VIN AND CROSSED VIN NUMBER ON CHASSIS UPPER NOT USED TO IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE

Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 79,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 76,121 miles

chip in the windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2020 76,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

chip in the windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2019 74,966 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 74,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres measured at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 61,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres measured at 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,043 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,643 miles

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

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

both front discs slightly corroded

different vin number displayed on windscreen vin tag

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,516 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,144 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 32,475 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,947 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 13,372 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 CFZ is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ57 CFZ registered?

FJ57 CFZ is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 16 December 2007.

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