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FN04 HZA

2004 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,312 mi
Last recorded156,312 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 HZA
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 156,312 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 156,307 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 148,972 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2011 148,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 127,771 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 127,771 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 112,578 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 112,569 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 HZA is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HZA, 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 HZA is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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