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J4 FLJ

2009 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,986 mi
Last recorded162,986 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 FLJ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 162,986 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2026 122,463 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 118,459 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 160,532 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 118,457 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 155,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 110,165 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2023 110,163 miles

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) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 150,242 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,347 miles

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) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2022 105,347 miles

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) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 97,901 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,681 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,442 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 91,441 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,896 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,345 miles

wipers beginning to tail

Fail 19 Oct 2017 63,345 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wipers beginning to tail

Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,312 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,251 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,902 miles

n/s/r brake pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,175 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,775 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 36,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,312 miles

slight wear o/s/r tyre inner edge

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 37,066 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,901 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s tyres worn to 3mm

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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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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What year was J4 FLJ registered?

J4 FLJ is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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