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FH04 PJY

2004 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,864 mi
Last recorded128,864 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 PJY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 128,864 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 128,860 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 124,348 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 123,059 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 122,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 115,921 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2022 111,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sign of tears/cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 106,093 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 106,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,174 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 86,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 81,409 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,229 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 76,125 miles

Offside 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 20 May 2015 69,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 65,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2014 65,261 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2013 62,398 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2013 62,398 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2012 62,221 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,808 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 50,088 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 40,593 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 34,726 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,537 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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FH04 PJY is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PJY, 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 PJY registered?

FH04 PJY is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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