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FJ59 GDO

2009 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,224 mi
Last recorded97,224 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 GDO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 97,224 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 97,147 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 97,057 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 97,057 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 93,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 88,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,212 miles

Undertrays obscuring some underside components unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 Dec 2019 82,031 miles

Under covers fitted.

Fail 10 Dec 2019 81,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top rearmost arm outer bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under covers fitted.

Pass 10 Dec 2018 76,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,228 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)

Rear brake pads possibly wrong size as not covering the entire brake disc

Fail 8 Dec 2017 71,207 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked right through a previous weld repair (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Rear brake pads possibly wrong size as not covering the entire brake disc

Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,842 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 54,678 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres getting low on tread fronts 2mm rears 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 45,864 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,515 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 28,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 14,202 miles

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 GDO is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GDO, 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 GDO registered?

FJ59 GDO is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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