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FC04 GNF

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,557 mi
Last recorded93,557 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 GNF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 93,557 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 93,551 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,568 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 91,928 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 91,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 91,857 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 91,438 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 90,524 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,885 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 87,884 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 84,189 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,803 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 79,802 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,083 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S,N/S 2mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S,N/S 2mm centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,283 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 67,283 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,985 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,359 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,216 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 59,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,953 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 55,953 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 53,511 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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FC04 GNF is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FC04 GNF, 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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FC04 GNF is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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