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FN04 HYX

2004 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

116,392 mi
Last recorded116,392 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 116,392 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,855 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 110,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 109,085 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 107,345 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 106,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired (welded)

has two VIN number displayed on car

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,327 miles

Two vin numbers showing on vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2018 98,984 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,910 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 89,354 miles

There are two V.I.N numbers on vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,838 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel cap rubber starting to perish

Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,496 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

VIN number on dasboard does not match VIN number stamped to chassis under bonnet

fuel cap rubber seal perished

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 69,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 24 Mar 2011 64,115 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 58,781 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 58,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,570 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,807 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,609 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 HYX is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HYX, 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 HYX registered?

FN04 HYX is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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