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PX53 GNU

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,757 mi
Last recorded39,757 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 GNU
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 39,757 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 37,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 34,358 miles

Front lower suspension arms (rear bushes slightly worn)

rear brake pads low- disc's worn.

Pass 14 Nov 2022 32,862 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 30,666 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,474 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 26,937 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 24,246 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 24,002 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,772 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 22,280 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 21,764 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 20,023 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,247 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 18,169 miles

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

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

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 17,613 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 16,589 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 15,169 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)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 13,525 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,744 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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PX53 GNU is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 3,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PX53 GNU, 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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PX53 GNU is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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