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BC04 DBY

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,233 mi
Last recorded168,233 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 DBY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 168,233 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2020 166,613 miles

Both rear arches rusty

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 162,979 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear Wheel arch rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2018 155,992 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 155,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 147,751 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 142,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2016 142,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint broken. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers

Pass 5 May 2015 132,673 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 121,112 miles

All Fuel Tamk Mountings Are Corroded Where Marked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 113,949 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 102,656 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 102,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,789 miles

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

pad warning light on

second identy number wbaen52020pc63812 located n/s windscreen and o/s suspension turret

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,365 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 86,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 76,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,161 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,100 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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BC04 DBY is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW Alpina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 63,550 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 BC04 DBY, 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 22 years old, this BMW Alpina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC04 DBY is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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