CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ11 LFG

2011 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,517 mi
Last recorded105,517 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Alpina66,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ11 LFG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 105,517 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 99,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 95,965 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 95,949 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 89,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,028 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 82,072 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 78,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,335 miles

under bonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 21 Mar 2017 55,086 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

under bonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,028 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2015 40,974 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arches (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arches (2.2.D.2a)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,389 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 23,189 miles

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

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

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
Full BMW Alpina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ11 LFG is a 2011 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ11 LFG?

You can check the full history of FJ11 LFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ11 LFG registered?

FJ11 LFG is a 2011 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 July 2011.

Is FJ11 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ11 LFG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ11 LFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ11 LFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.