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FJ14 FDF

2014 BMW Alpina

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,466 mi
Last recorded99,466 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW Alpina64,801 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 FDF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 99,466 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 99,466 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 99,347 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

noise from osf suspension when turning cant find any play

Pass 19 Jan 2024 94,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 94,101 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,423 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 74,270 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,847 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 46,636 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 37,760 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,431 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 30,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FDF is a 2014 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDF, 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 FDF registered?

FJ14 FDF is a 2014 BMW Alpina, first registered on 12 April 2014.

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