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FC04 SGC

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,197 mi
Last recorded46,197 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 SGC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 46,197 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 41,777 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroding

front brake hose's perishing

front to rear brake pipes corroding beside fuel tank

o/s/f tyre underinflated

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2024 41,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front brake pipes corroding

front brake hose's perishing

front to rear brake pipes corroding beside fuel tank

o/s/f tyre underinflated

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2023 41,090 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm rear bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips above fuel tank. Unable to assess fully due to location. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 41,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS, brake warning & traction control lamps on. (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm rear bushes have slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips above fuel tank. Unable to assess fully due to location. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 34,540 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 34,540 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 33,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 31,744 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,479 miles

Fuel cap washer / seal deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,852 miles

Fuel cap washer/ seal deteriorating

Oil leak Slight ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 30,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel cap washer/ seal deteriorating

Oil leak Slight ()

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed On dashboard (6.3.5.b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,154 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 28,153 miles

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

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 25,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2015 25,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,290 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 23,290 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside rear tyre flat and has sidewall damage

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 SGC is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SGC, 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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What year was FC04 SGC registered?

FC04 SGC is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 20 July 2004.

Is FC04 SGC safe to buy?

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