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2004 Alpina B 3 S Alpina 3.3L Petrol · FN04 HVL

FN04 HVL

2004 Alpina B 3 S Alpina (3.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 82,541 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
ALPINA B 3 S ALPINA
Year / Origin
2004 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 25 Sept 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
82,541 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 3.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 Sept 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
3346cc

FN04 HVL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
  • 82,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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FN04 HVL Mileage History

  1. 20/06/202280,827 mi
  2. 22/06/202280,828 mi+1 mi
  3. 04/08/202380,609 mi-219 mi
  4. 02/09/202482,356 mi+1,747 mi
  5. 26/09/202582,541 mi+185 mi

Average of roughly 524 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

FN04 HVL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 21:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Alpina B 3 S Alpina (FN04 HVL) between June 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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