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FJ11 FCV

2011 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,136 mi
Last recorded72,136 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW Alpina66,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 FCV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 72,136 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,272 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,156 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,928 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2022 67,541 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2021 65,966 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,882 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 62,447 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,703 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 55,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 49,291 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 49,291 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 40,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 31,404 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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FJ11 FCV is a 2011 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

FJ11 FCV is a 2011 BMW Alpina, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is FJ11 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ11 FCV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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