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FJ61 RKN

2011 BMW Alpina

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,109 mi
Last recorded98,109 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW Alpina66,162 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 RKN
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,109 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 94,806 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 91,582 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 7 Dec 2022 85,482 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 85,482 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,632 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 79,632 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 73,671 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to get a printout

n/s/rear exhaust clamp broken but still secure

Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,613 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 62,744 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 56,403 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 51,127 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,377 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 39,802 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 RKN is a 2011 BMW Alpina in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 66,162 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 FJ61 RKN, 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 15 years old, this BMW Alpina is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ61 RKN registered?

FJ61 RKN is a 2011 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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