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JO03 NZY

2004 BMW 420

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

159,727 mi
Last recorded159,727 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 NZY
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 159,727 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 57,877 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 158,927 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 55,089 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 158,878 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 49,848 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 156,396 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 147,691 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 40,238 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 40,238 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 141,822 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 33,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 134,013 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 134,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 124,119 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 114,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 108,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,293 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 103,293 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)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,800 miles

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

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

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2013 90,800 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 76,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 69,234 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 69,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O\S\R tyre inner sidewall split but not to cords

Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,792 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 56,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 50,662 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 41,188 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 40,975 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)

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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JO03 NZY is a 2004 BMW 420 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JO03 NZY registered?

JO03 NZY is a 2004 BMW 420, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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