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FJ07 FBL

2007 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,167 mi
Last recorded139,167 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ07 FBL
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 139,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 139,144 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,472 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 22 Nov 2023 135,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 23 Oct 2023 135,398 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 126,486 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 120,898 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,683 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure light is on.

Pass 7 Jul 2020 105,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 105,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 98,571 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 98,565 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower rear hub to arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front & rear brake hoses perished

Pass 8 Jul 2017 88,332 miles

engine cover undertrays

Fail 1 Jul 2017 88,179 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover undertrays

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,007 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 78,534 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,540 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,586 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,760 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 40,969 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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 FBL is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

FJ07 FBL is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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