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FN04 FCC

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,488 mi
Last recorded73,488 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 FCC
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 73,488 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 73,301 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 73,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 71,571 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,163 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 68,459 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 68,459 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

dcs light on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 64,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall has splits (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,623 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal is slightly perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,281 miles

Ns front alloy wheel is bent

Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,090 miles

Battery is insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2012 42,505 miles

battery insecure

bonnet catch stiff

stone chips in front screen

Fail 13 Mar 2012 42,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

bonnet catch stiff

both front lower arm outer ball joint have movement

all tyres worn close to legal limit

battery insecure

both front lower arm rear bushes have movement

brakes require checking

stone chips in front screen

vehicle requires tracking

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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FN04 FCC is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FN04 FCC, 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 FN04 FCC registered?

FN04 FCC is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is FN04 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN04 FCC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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