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FJ12 GXA

2012 BMW Alpina

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,998 mi
Last recorded140,998 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 GXA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 140,998 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2025 140,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2024 133,990 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 126,190 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 116,734 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 116,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,374 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 107,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 97,302 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 84,322 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,309 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,796 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 42,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,126 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 GXA is a 2012 BMW Alpina in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ12 GXA registered?

FJ12 GXA is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is FJ12 GXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ12 GXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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