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FJ07 FBX

2007 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

210,599 mi
Last recorded210,599 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ07 FBX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 210,599 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 210,426 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 203,423 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 203,423 miles

Position lamp not working rear both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 196,689 miles

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

Offside Front Shock replace with 2nd part

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 196,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 188,793 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 179,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 168,391 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 159,983 miles

Fly wheel noisy / rattling

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre cut in sidewall no cords

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F shock slight leakage

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear propeller shaft joint perished / cracked

Tail gate side light inop.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 159,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fly wheel noisy / rattling

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R tyre cut in sidewall no cords

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F shock slight leakage

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear propeller shaft joint perished / cracked

Tail gate side light inop.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 150,527 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 137,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 121,046 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 121,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise plus punctured

Pass 5 Mar 2012 101,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 101,720 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Washers sluggy

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,421 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 50,187 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

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 FBX is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FBX, 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 FBX registered?

FJ07 FBX is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 March 2007.

Is FJ07 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ07 FBX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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