CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ57 CGU

2007 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

237,580 mi
Last recorded237,580 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 CGU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 237,580 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 234,237 miles

Grease on gearstick

Pass 10 Apr 2024 231,316 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 226,178 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2022 221,148 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 209,987 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 194,739 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 177,794 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 159,712 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 157,371 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 151,901 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 151,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 145,982 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 145,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH STOP LAMPS FLASH WHEN INDICATORS SELECTED ! (1.2.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 136,214 miles

front tyres worn in ner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2014 136,203 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2013 118,809 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 104,043 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 95,943 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,893 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
Full BMW Alpina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ57 CGU is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 CGU, 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

How do I check the history of FJ57 CGU?

You can check the full history of FJ57 CGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ57 CGU registered?

FJ57 CGU is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is FJ57 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ57 CGU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ57 CGU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ57 CGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.