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FJ58 HFR

2008 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,097 mi
Last recorded87,097 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Alpina69,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 HFR
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 87,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 85,312 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 84,252 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 83,344 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,472 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 77,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 74,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking between outer wall and tread, has also a nail on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Is cracking around inner wall, no cords visible at the moment but need attention. Is also perishing, ( manufacturer code 1615 ). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft metal cover were the gaiter seat is slightly damage ( slightly leaking grease ).

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit, has a cut on tread, a nail on tread and is start cracking around inner wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,978 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,300 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 62,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Surface corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,013 miles

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 56,013 miles

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,894 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 45,707 miles

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

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)

Wiperblades smear

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,267 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 40,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,242 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)

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 HFR is a 2008 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HFR, 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 HFR registered?

FJ58 HFR is a 2008 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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