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FJ57 CVE

2007 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,289 mi
Last recorded142,289 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 CVE
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 142,289 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 139,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SI DE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 139,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SI DE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 131,403 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 123,229 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 118,695 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 110,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 110,761 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Both (1.7.4a)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 101,837 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 98,090 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 98,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 26530/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge - 235/35R19

offside front tyre worn on inner edge - 235/35R19

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge - 265/30R19

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,226 miles

nearside rear wheel inner rim has had a crack repaired

Pass 9 Nov 2012 68,608 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 68,598 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

handbrake tell tail on

Fail 17 Nov 2011 60,448 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,448 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,441 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 54,196 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 54,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 CVE is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CVE, 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 CVE registered?

FJ57 CVE is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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