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FJ59 GFO

2009 BMW Alpina

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,103 mi
Last recorded154,103 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 GFO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 154,103 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 154,103 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 147,645 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along top of screen behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 138,086 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 129,134 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 119,934 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly buckled

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

Undercovers & engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2017 119,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly buckled

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

Undercovers & engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,274 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 103,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,801 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,270 miles

slight wear on outer edges of both front tyres

Fail 5 Mar 2014 93,269 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wear on outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,073 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FJ59 GFO is a 2009 BMW Alpina in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GFO, 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 GFO registered?

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

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