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FJ07 FCN

2007 BMW Alpina

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,293 mi
Last recorded119,293 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 119,293 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 117,536 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 117,536 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 114,901 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 114,900 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,818 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 103,818 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

offside rear outer cv joint metal caising deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2019 96,676 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2019 96,676 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2018 91,018 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Mar 2018 91,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 82,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,383 miles

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

engine covers fitted

front exhaust clamp cracked

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,382 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine covers fitted

front exhaust clamp cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 52,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 52,998 miles

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

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,625 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 42,625 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cracks round tread

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,487 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,615 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 FCN is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FCN, 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 FCN registered?

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

Is FJ07 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ07 FCN shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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