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A7 GJU

2004 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,308 mi
Last recorded137,308 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 GJU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 137,308 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 135,369 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 133,942 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 132,864 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 132,074 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 132,074 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 131,226 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 131,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 130,242 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,896 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 127,305 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,824 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 124,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 109,964 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 109,964 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 109,830 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 95,216 miles

rear indys getting white

Pass 9 Feb 2013 86,445 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 79,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,684 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS REQUIRE ATTENTION

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,354 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 59,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,192 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,541 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 43,988 miles

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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A7 GJU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A7 GJU, 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 A7 GJU registered?

A7 GJU is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is A7 GJU safe to buy?

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