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FA04 KVZ

2004 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,402 mi
Last recorded135,402 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 KVZ
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 135,402 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 132,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As shown (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 132,836 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 132,829 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 132,820 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 132,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 132,690 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 117,573 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 117,573 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 95,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 74,928 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 74,928 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant safe to -23'c

front coil springs corroded

self level and washers for headlamps not working

stone chips in windscreen

washer fluid warning

Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,239 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 42,955 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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FA04 KVZ is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA04 KVZ, 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

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What year was FA04 KVZ registered?

FA04 KVZ is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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The MOT history for FA04 KVZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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