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16 NJ

2004 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

26,938 mi
Last recorded26,938 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 3 Series89,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 NJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 26,938 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 26,899 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 26,847 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 26,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 26,585 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 26,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 26,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 25,984 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 25,984 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,851 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 24,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 24,310 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,409 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,839 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,339 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,261 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,838 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,410 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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16 NJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 16 NJ, 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.

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What year was 16 NJ registered?

16 NJ is a 2004 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is 16 NJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 NJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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