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FJ07 FDX

2007 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,677 mi
Last recorded228,677 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 228,677 miles

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

different dashboard fitted 2nd vin number covered up

Fail 6 Dec 2019 228,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 209,719 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 209,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 191,407 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 169,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 144,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 121,309 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 107,987 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 107,987 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 92,380 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,321 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,278 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 55,451 miles

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

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

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

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 FDX is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FDX, 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 FDX registered?

FJ07 FDX is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 19 May 2007.

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