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FN04 HVV

2004 BMW Alpina

Grey Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

66,676 mi
Last recorded66,676 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 HVV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 66,676 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 66,632 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 66,244 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 66,211 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 66,045 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 65,789 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 65,789 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Fail 20 May 2020 65,741 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working

Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surface heavily corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber very weak

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surface heavily corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 65,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surface heavily corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber very weak

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc surface heavily corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 65,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 63,433 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 63,431 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,939 miles

NSF Tyre has a slight cut on the outer wall.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,406 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 61,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,139 miles

Some movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,726 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,085 miles

movemnt in both front lower ball joints

Fail 29 Jun 2011 52,085 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

movemnt in both front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,340 miles

Slight distortion nearside front rim.

Some movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

Some pitting all four brake discs.

Pass 30 May 2008 47,846 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 47,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 HVV is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Grey with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HVV, 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 HVV is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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