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FH04 PKY

2004 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,799 mi
Last recorded79,799 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 PKY
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 79,799 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 79,308 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 78,913 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,228 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 76,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 75,269 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear pipe at nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,630 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 70,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres uneven wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,392 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,857 miles

Advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 65,857 miles

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

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2012 64,680 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 60,348 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 54,006 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 54,005 miles

Offside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,167 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,549 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 18,215 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER TRACK CONTROL ARM REAR BUSHES WORN.(SHOULD BE REPLACED)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 7,765 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 7,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 PKY is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

FH04 PKY is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is FH04 PKY safe to buy?

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