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FJ59 YEB

2009 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,685 mi
Last recorded73,685 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW Alpina82,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 YEB
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 73,685 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 70,666 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 66,548 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 63,057 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 59,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 54,675 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 50,059 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,172 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 1 Mar 2018 36,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 36,877 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 31,456 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,327 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 24,397 miles

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

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

Too low for brake rollers decelerometer test used.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,662 miles

both rear tyres cracked on outter edge

offside front is wearing on outter edge & cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2013 17,130 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 11,205 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 YEB is a 2009 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FJ59 YEB, 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 YEB registered?

FJ59 YEB is a 2009 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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