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FH04 NDY

2004 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,943 mi
Last recorded54,943 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

RegistrationFH04 NDY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 54,943 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 54,927 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Chords exposed on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,781 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 54,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clip leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear in clip leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,513 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,489 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 54,477 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in centre (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,060 miles

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

rear brake pads are wearing low

Fail 15 Jul 2014 53,060 miles

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

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

rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,105 miles

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

rear tyres worn to limit,,,255/55YR18

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,971 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,211 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 33,070 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 29,947 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 29,947 miles

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

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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FH04 NDY is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FH04 NDY, 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 FH04 NDY registered?

FH04 NDY is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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