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FJ07 FGX

2007 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

170,675 mi
Last recorded170,675 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ07 FGX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 170,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect +Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Reverse lamp/s inoperative

Fail 23 Jul 2025 170,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect +Light misting of oil (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Reverse lamp/s inoperative

Pass 23 Jul 2024 166,312 miles

Reverse lamp/s inoperative

Fail 23 Jul 2024 166,308 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse lamp/s inoperative

Pass 9 Aug 2023 162,326 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2022 158,768 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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 front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

engine has slight oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2021 155,205 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 155,205 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 152,093 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2019 148,458 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2018 144,971 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2017 141,746 miles

engine covers fitted

offside rear tyre split

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 137,666 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 137,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault brake warning lamp illuminate (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 134,595 miles

Offside Front shock absorber slightly leaking

Offside Front tyre on 3mm and bold on edges

Rear brake wear indicator snapped

Fail 21 Mar 2016 134,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber slightly leaking

Offside Front tyre on 3mm and bold on edges

Rear brake wear indicator snapped

Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 114,131 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 105,342 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 105,342 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 79,832 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 55,078 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 27,209 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 FGX is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FGX, 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 FGX registered?

FJ07 FGX is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 28 May 2007.

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