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FN04 HVB

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,454 mi
Last recorded61,454 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 61,454 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 61,140 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 61,084 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 60,886 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,535 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,639 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,561 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

smell of fuel but no visible leak

Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,121 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,760 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 56,359 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,945 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 54,445 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 54,410 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 46,884 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,504 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 40,481 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 38,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,734 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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FN04 HVB is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FN04 HVB, 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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FN04 HVB is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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