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FJ07 FCF

2007 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,702 mi
Last recorded157,702 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 157,702 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 147,420 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2024 147,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 147,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 145,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2020 144,023 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2020 144,023 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,939 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

engine + undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 18 Apr 2019 137,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))

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

engine + undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Apr 2018 130,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in the side wall.

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 121,759 miles

advise front inner brake pads

advise nearside front shocker sweaty

advise nearside front upper strut mount

advise wear front brake hose flexi's

Fail 19 Apr 2017 121,758 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread both plates (6.3.4b)

advise front inner brake pads

advise nearside front shocker sweaty

advise nearside front upper strut mount

advise wear front brake hose flexi's

Pass 8 Apr 2016 111,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 111,399 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,416 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 96,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 96,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 83,756 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 67,024 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 48,565 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 28,033 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 FCF is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

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

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