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G2 DEV

2004 BMW Alpina

Silver Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,083 mi
Last recorded98,083 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 DEV
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,083 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 97,269 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 96,417 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 95,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 94,180 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2020 92,510 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 92,485 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,610 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 88,868 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,918 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 86,918 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 85,387 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,749 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 84,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,595 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear shocker dust cover insecure

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play/splitting n/s o/s front lower suspension wishbone rear bushes + ball joint rubber bondings

slight play/splitting n/s o/s rear trailing lower suspension Z-arm bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,505 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone rear bushes

slight play n/s o/s rear shock aborber top mountings

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s rear suspension Z-arm bushes

slight underbody/rear chassis corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,915 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s rear shock aborber dust cover insecure

slight play n/s o/s front suspension lower wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

various minor chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate slightly delaminating

n/s o/s rear top shock absorbers slightly corroded

o/s rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wish bone rear bushes

slight play n/s o/s front suspension wishbone ball joint rubber bondings

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both number plates de-laminating slightly

front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2010 52,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 52,175 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,483 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 42,553 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 36,911 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 36,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 34,105 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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G2 DEV is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Silver with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G2 DEV, 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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G2 DEV is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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