MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Both rear arches rusty
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel arch rusty
Offside Rear Wheel arch rusty
Offside Rear Wheel arch rusty
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))
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))
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)
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
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
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
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW Alpina?
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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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