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FJ61 JZU

2012 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,520 mi
Last recorded115,520 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW Alpina75,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 JZU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 115,520 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 101,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 86,058 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 86,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 73,602 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,809 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,154 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 50,988 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,261 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,849 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 35,704 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 31,365 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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FJ61 JZU is a 2012 BMW Alpina in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 75,992 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 FJ61 JZU, 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 14 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ61 JZU registered?

FJ61 JZU is a 2012 BMW Alpina, first registered on 13 January 2012.

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