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A27 NJU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,743 mi
Last recorded120,743 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 NJU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 120,743 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 115,539 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 106,037 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap seal slight cracks.

Pass 2 Sep 2023 94,364 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,187 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,549 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 72,505 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 66,770 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 64,918 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 644,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2017 64,918 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 63,241 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 63,241 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 62,139 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 60,454 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 58,698 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cut.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 58,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre slight cut.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 57,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 54,185 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 51,946 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 47,063 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 46,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,434 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,416 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 36,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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A27 NJU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 89,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A27 NJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A27 NJU registered?

A27 NJU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is A27 NJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A27 NJU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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