MOT Status
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162,986 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y section to rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
wipers beginning to tail
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
wipers beginning to tail
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
n/s/r brake pads low
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight wear o/s/r tyre inner edge
n/s/r tyre 3mm
n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm
o/s tyres worn to 3mm
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J4 FLJ is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 J4 FLJ, 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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J4 FLJ is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 October 2009.
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