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FJ11 FCA

2011 BMW Alpina

White Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,548 mi
Last recorded118,548 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Alpina66,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 FCA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 118,548 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 115,167 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 115,161 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 114,519 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 114,519 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,183 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 108,183 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,499 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,182 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,869 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,767 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 45,731 miles

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

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

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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FJ11 FCA is a 2011 BMW Alpina in White with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2011 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 66,162 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 FJ11 FCA, 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 15 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ11 FCA registered?

FJ11 FCA is a 2011 BMW Alpina, first registered on 3 June 2011.

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