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FJ59 GDV

2009 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,159 mi
Last recorded163,159 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 GDV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 163,159 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 140,486 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 140,460 miles

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

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

emission clean

gaer stick knob missing

Fail 8 Jun 2017 140,451 miles

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

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

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

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

emission clean

gaer stick knob missing

Pass 27 Feb 2016 133,279 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,047 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 95,482 miles

near side front tyre miss shaped on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 95,482 miles

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

near side front tyre miss shaped on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,190 miles

both rear tyres worn on 2 to 3mm

Fail 28 Aug 2012 73,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn on 2 to 3mm

off side front tyre very close to cords on inner edge

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 GDV is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GDV, 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 GDV registered?

FJ59 GDV is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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