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FN04 HVC

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,294 mi
Last recorded91,294 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 91,294 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,075 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 90,699 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,621 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 90,285 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 89,918 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 89,217 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 89,217 miles

Headlamp aim too high O/S (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2016 87,691 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 84,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre repaired and not replaced

Fail 5 Jun 2015 84,016 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 78,720 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 78,720 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 76,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 76,201 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2012 72,645 miles

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)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 72,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 65,378 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2010 60,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 May 2010

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,874 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,075 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut slightly

Pass 11 May 2007 41,327 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 41,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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 HVC is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

FN04 HVC is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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