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FC04 VBG

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,503 mi
Last recorded34,503 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 VBG
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 34,503 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 34,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 33,557 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 30,371 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,833 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,973 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 24,955 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,339 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,609 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,032 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 17,359 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 10,693 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 10,312 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 7,176 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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FC04 VBG is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

FC04 VBG is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 17 August 2004.

Is FC04 VBG safe to buy?

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