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FA57 FCA

2017 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,498 mi
Last recorded50,498 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW Alpina40,930 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 FCA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,498 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 50,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 46,204 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 46,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 40,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 38,150 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 24,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 19,816 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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FA57 FCA is a 2017 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 40,930 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 FA57 FCA, 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 9 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA57 FCA registered?

FA57 FCA is a 2017 BMW Alpina, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is FA57 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 FCA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA57 FCA have outstanding finance?

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