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FJ58 HCY

2008 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,827 mi
Last recorded127,827 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 HCY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 127,827 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 127,824 miles

Surface corrosion to rear subframe.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 127,770 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 127,721 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 127,714 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 120,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 114,933 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 108,543 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 108,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2013 70,465 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)

both rear tyres worn at edges

brake warning lamp illuminated

offside rear brake pad wear indicator wire damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2013 70,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn at edges

brake warning lamp illuminated

engine oil level low on arrival

offside rear brake pad wear indicator wire damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,679 miles

WARNING LAMP ON DASH

more than one vin No fitted to vehicle as part of multistage build

Fail 15 Dec 2011 50,679 miles

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

WARNING LAMP ON DASH

more than one vin No fitted to vehicle as part of multistage build

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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FJ58 HCY is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 69,504 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 FJ58 HCY, 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 18 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ58 HCY registered?

FJ58 HCY is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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