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HY53 DZM

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,087 mi
Last recorded89,087 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 DZM
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 89,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance could be better than 18%.

Slight perishing of fuel cap seal.

Pass 22 Aug 2024 87,647 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 86,245 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,299 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 85,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,922 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 83,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,013 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 81,676 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 79,586 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 76,932 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 74,297 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,792 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,152 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 71,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 29 Jan 2014 69,005 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,408 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,806 miles

Car has 2 vin used vin from 2 stage production of manufacture as per secton 6.3 of the manual

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,505 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,797 miles

All brake pads worn close to minimum thickness.

All tyres worn close to minimum tread depth.

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2008 20,591 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,973 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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HY53 DZM is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HY53 DZM, 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 HY53 DZM registered?

HY53 DZM is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 10 February 2004.

Is HY53 DZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 DZM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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