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FJ07 FAA

2007 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,928 mi
Last recorded191,928 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ07 FAA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 191,928 miles

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Fail 8 Apr 2025 191,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing incomplete x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system investigate (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

os mirror glass dark spots,tyre pressures,tailgate hinge deteriorating,tyre treads low uneven wear,nsr shocker damp,running gear rusting,nsr brake hose chaffed,rear brakes bindy

Pass 27 Mar 2024 191,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 191,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 176,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 151,108 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Surface only (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface only (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Surface only (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface only (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 151,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Surface only (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface only (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Surface only (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface only (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 127,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 127,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 111,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,772 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 4 Jun 2018 79,490 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 25 May 2017 57,122 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 35,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 30,521 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 21,514 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 21,509 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 18,084 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 14,568 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 8,995 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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FJ07 FAA is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ07 FAA, 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 FJ07 FAA registered?

FJ07 FAA is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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