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FJ57 CCU

2007 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

154,579 mi
Last recorded154,579 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW Alpina95,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 CCU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 154,579 miles

ALPINA VIN (L100590) different to OEM vin (R96068)

General underbody and suspension corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose starting to crack and perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer protection sleeve broken and rusted, but handbrake cable still operational.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose starting to crack and perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 154,579 miles

ALPINA VIN (L100590) different to OEM vin (R96068)

General underbody and suspension corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose starting to crack and perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer protection sleeve broken and rusted, but handbrake cable still operational.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hose starting to crack and perish. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 149,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 143,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 142,235 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides upper central arms inner ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 138,511 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 136,511 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides upper most arm inner ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 132,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 124,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 114,014 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 101,613 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 86,633 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 72,920 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,943 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge and worn close to the legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,616 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 31 Dec 2010 48,398 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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FJ57 CCU is a 2007 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FJ57 CCU, 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.

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What year was FJ57 CCU registered?

FJ57 CCU is a 2007 BMW Alpina, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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