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FJ57 CKO

2007 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

200,101 mi
Last recorded200,101 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 200,101 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 200,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 191,973 miles

both nearside tyres have sidewall damage

slight free play on both rear arms

Pass 19 Jan 2023 185,266 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 184,759 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 183,816 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 183,078 miles

park brake just meets req

Pass 8 Jan 2019 179,004 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 171,230 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 158,802 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 144,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 121,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,487 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 92,485 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,475 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 33,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 33,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 CKO is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CKO, 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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FJ57 CKO is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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