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FJ12 GWW

2012 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,314 mi
Last recorded88,314 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 88,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 86,744 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 85,484 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm remaining. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 83,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,063 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,135 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,942 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,395 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,703 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,166 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 34,748 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 34,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre inner tread worn, cut & torn

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 GWW is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

FJ12 GWW is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is FJ12 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ12 GWW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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