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FN04 HVK

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

147,385 mi
Last recorded147,385 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 HVK
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 147,385 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 144,810 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 143,827 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 142,576 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 141,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread and tread depth low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread and tread depth low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 139,956 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 134,658 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 130,273 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 129,534 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 121,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades have split ends

advise petrol cap "o" ring cracking

Fail 7 May 2015 121,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front wiper blades have split ends

advise petrol cap "o" ring cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2014 114,271 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2013 102,840 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 90,073 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 76,091 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,849 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,127 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 57,126 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 54,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2007 43,654 miles

Nearside 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 HVK is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,400cc 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 HVK, 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 HVK registered?

FN04 HVK is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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