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ET04 VKX

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,958 mi
Last recorded111,958 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VKX
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 111,958 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 106,117 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 104,268 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 104,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 98,814 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))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 94,185 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 88,881 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,620 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,807 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 87,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 84,528 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 82,989 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 82,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 77,771 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,491 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 59,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm rear bushes worn not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 28 Aug 2008 40,154 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,154 miles

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

nsf tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,549 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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ET04 VKX is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ET04 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET04 VKX?

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What year was ET04 VKX registered?

ET04 VKX is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is ET04 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET04 VKX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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