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MEB 719

2004 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,015 mi
Last recorded100,015 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEB 719
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 100,015 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 100,015 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 98,227 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 95,998 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 95,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,527 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 92,345 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jun 2019 88,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 85,666 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 85,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,316 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,525 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 72,049 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 61,742 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,143 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,957 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2011 54,945 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,363 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 38,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 29,963 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,508 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 12,835 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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MEB 719 is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Black with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MEB 719, 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 MEB 719 registered?

MEB 719 is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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