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FJ59 GBY

2009 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,856 mi
Last recorded134,856 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 GBY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 134,856 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 128,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 121,519 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 121,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 108,744 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 108,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 102,016 miles

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

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 94,242 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 94,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,822 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,788 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 80,793 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 80,793 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 20 May 2016 73,482 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 63,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 54,490 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 47,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,057 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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FJ59 GBY is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 82,436 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 FJ59 GBY, 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 17 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ59 GBY registered?

FJ59 GBY is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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