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VU04 CHF

2004 BMW Alpina

Black Petrol 3346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,949 mi
Last recorded134,949 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW Alpina63,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CHF
MakeBMW
ModelAlpina
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,346cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2025 134,949 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor at various points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear axle traiing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 133,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 133,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 132,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 132,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,144 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 130,068 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 128,799 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 128,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 127,438 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 127,432 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 125,445 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 123,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 120,726 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 118,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 118,560 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 116,081 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 116,064 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2012 111,007 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 98,633 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 85,258 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 73,685 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 61,617 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 61,612 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 24 May 2007 49,141 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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VU04 CHF 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 68%.

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 VU04 CHF, 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 VU04 CHF registered?

VU04 CHF is a 2004 BMW Alpina, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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