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R33 ALP

2004 BMW Alpina

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,435 mi
Last recorded70,435 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 ALP
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 70,435 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 70,283 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 70,112 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 69,775 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 69,524 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,047 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 68,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 68,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 68,189 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 May 2017 68,066 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,490 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,987 miles

brake pads hardly visable

front wipers judder slightly

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 65,977 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,737 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,307 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,130 miles

Windscreen vin wrong

Wipers very smeary

Pass 8 Jun 2009
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,575 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 47,361 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 37,150 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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R33 ALP is a 2004 BMW Alpina in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R33 ALP, 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 R33 ALP registered?

R33 ALP is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is R33 ALP safe to buy?

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