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FJ12 GNO

2012 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,983 mi
Last recorded98,983 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 GNO
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 98,983 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 96,228 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 87,266 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 78,818 miles

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

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,298 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,643 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 59,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly damaged sharp edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle during lock to lock check (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel badly damaged sharp edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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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FJ12 GNO is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 75,992 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 FJ12 GNO, 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 14 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ12 GNO registered?

FJ12 GNO is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is FJ12 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ12 GNO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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