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FJ57 CUC

2007 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,501 mi
Last recorded207,501 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 207,501 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 202,676 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 195,037 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 186,712 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 186,681 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 179,103 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 172,776 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 172,775 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 165,907 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 157,473 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 148,382 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2017 148,351 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions not tested When revved excessive blue smoke coming from the exhaust. Engine almost run on its own oil. Suspect turbo fault advise investigation (7.3.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 146,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 130,038 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 114,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 114,312 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 82,839 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,964 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 64,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CUC is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CUC, 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 CUC registered?

FJ57 CUC is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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