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M2 NJE

2004 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

106,360 mi
Last recorded106,360 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 NJE
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 106,360 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 105,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 105,047 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 105,047 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 104,202 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,772 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounting area for rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounting area for rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 103,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of rigid pipe running along rear arm connected to & integral with rear arm flexible hose (not connected directly to rear brake caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of rigid pipe running along rear arm connected to & integral with rear arm flexible hose (not connected directly to rear brake caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid to flexible connection onto rear suspension arm - fluid leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central heat shield above exhaust/catalysts insecure/loose

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounting area for rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most ball joint boot - small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounting area for rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fuel cap seal perished but not leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2020 99,857 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 99,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system to metal pipe (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,862 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 93,236 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 93,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear flexe to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded os front flex to abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexe to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 86,447 miles

leveling device broken on osf lower arm

Fail 18 May 2017 86,385 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

leveling device broken on osf lower arm

Pass 19 May 2016 78,850 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2016 78,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 70,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 70,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 64,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 63,975 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,841 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 55,697 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,216 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges advise

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges advise

Fail 10 Apr 2012 48,215 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges advise

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges advise

Fail 12 Apr 2011 39,965 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,973 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 30,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,423 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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M2 NJE is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 M2 NJE, 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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M2 NJE is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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