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FJ12 GWN

2012 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,903 mi
Last recorded96,903 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 GWN
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 96,903 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Shields fitted from new restricting access

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 96,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL! (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

shields fitted from new restricting access

Pass 4 Apr 2024 96,070 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 95,376 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,499 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,685 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,110 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,374 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,024 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 29,887 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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FJ12 GWN is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GWN, 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 GWN registered?

FJ12 GWN is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is FJ12 GWN safe to buy?

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