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FN08 FCG

2007 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,743 mi
Last recorded156,743 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 FCG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 156,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 151,569 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 144,201 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 140,410 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 137,048 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 135,016 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 134,971 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 134,971 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 129,575 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 129,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 122,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock retaining nut corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 93,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 93,338 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,185 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,036 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,696 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 32,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,070 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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FN08 FCG is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 95,907 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 FN08 FCG, 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 19 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FN08 FCG registered?

FN08 FCG is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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