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FJ12 GVA

2012 BMW Alpina

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,727 mi
Last recorded75,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 GVA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 75,727 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 72,409 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,675 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 66,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,649 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 52,530 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 46,496 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 46,474 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 37,251 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 31,951 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 27,430 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 21,450 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 21,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 17,992 miles

Nearside 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
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FJ12 GVA is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FJ12 GVA, 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 GVA registered?

FJ12 GVA is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 May 2012.

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The MOT history for FJ12 GVA 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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