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FJ56 CGZ

2007 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,542 mi
Last recorded142,542 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 CGZ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 142,542 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 132,237 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 127,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,017 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 116,229 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 107,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 93,487 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,446 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 93,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 87,789 miles

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 24 Jan 2015 87,263 miles

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,756 miles

tyre pressure warming lamp illuminated

Fail 18 Jan 2014 72,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

tyre pressure warming lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Jan 2013 67,014 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,118 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 51,917 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 43,773 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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FJ56 CGZ is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2007 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 95,907 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 FJ56 CGZ, 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 19 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ56 CGZ registered?

FJ56 CGZ is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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The MOT history for FJ56 CGZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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