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FJ59 GHB

2009 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,975 mi
Last recorded132,975 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 GHB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 132,975 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 128,310 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 120,899 miles

rear sub frame corroded

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2024 120,899 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

rear sub frame corroded

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2023 113,944 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 104,346 miles

Nearside Front shocker bump stop deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2022 104,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front shocker bump stop deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2021 96,050 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 87,939 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 78,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf & osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin nsr & osr inner pads getting thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 78,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf & osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin nsr & osr inner pads getting thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 70,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,949 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 55,424 miles

one of the n/s/f side lights not working but 50% ok

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,650 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 48,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,130 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 42,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,969 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,077 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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FJ59 GHB is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 82,436 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 FJ59 GHB, 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 17 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ59 GHB registered?

FJ59 GHB is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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