CarVerify

Free Car Check

LF55 FJZ

2005 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

46,933 mi
Last recorded46,933 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW Alpina71,923 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 FJZ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 46,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 46,702 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 46,428 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 46,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,011 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 46,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 45,691 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,331 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,735 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,793 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,227 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 43,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 32,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to offside front tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2011 32,771 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight damage to offside front tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,143 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,207 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 13,868 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,868 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
Full BMW Alpina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LF55 FJZ is a 2005 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 71,923 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 LF55 FJZ, 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 21 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF55 FJZ?

You can check the full history of LF55 FJZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LF55 FJZ registered?

LF55 FJZ is a 2005 BMW Alpina, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is LF55 FJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 FJZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF55 FJZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LF55 FJZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.