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FJ14 FBY

2014 BMW Alpina

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,009 mi
Last recorded104,009 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2014 BMW Alpina64,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 FBY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2014
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 104,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 96,579 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Jul 2020 93,490 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 93,490 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,053 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Zero Smoke Emission @16.16hrs

Pass 3 Apr 2018 68,473 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 68,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (265/35/19) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen damaged outside the swept area

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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FJ14 FBY is a 2014 BMW Alpina in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 64,801 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 FJ14 FBY, 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 12 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ14 FBY registered?

FJ14 FBY is a 2014 BMW Alpina, first registered on 22 March 2014.

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