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FN04 HYU

2004 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

92,730 mi
Last recorded92,730 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 HYU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 92,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 85,861 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,842 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 85,263 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 85,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 84,376 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,022 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,023 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,949 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,678 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 76,676 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,121 miles

slight play in os rack

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 70,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,896 miles

slight play in os rack end

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,835 miles

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 13 Sep 2010 56,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Sep 2009 51,085 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,528 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 46,457 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,904 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,737 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,221 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 HYU is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 HYU, 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 HYU registered?

FN04 HYU is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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