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BU04A Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Birmingham, West Midlands during March 2004 to August 2004 with registration prefix BU04A.

Area Office: Birmingham (Birmingham, West Midlands)
Release Period: March 2004 to August 2004
Tracked in Batch: 47 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 78.7%

Popular Makes

MG 14.9% (7)

VOLKSWAGEN 12.8% (6)

LONDON TAXIS INT 8.5% (4)

78.7%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 164 historical tests

Common Colors

Silver12 vehicles

Black9 vehicles

Blue8 vehicles

Active Plates in BU04A Series(47 of 47 displayed)

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JAGUAR XK8

4.2L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Apr 2004
MOT Expiry: 27 Oct 2026
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: Black

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MG TF

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: May 2004
MOT Expiry: 15 Jun 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: Silver

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AUDI A5

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Jun 2014
MOT Expiry: 29 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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SORNMOT Expired

ROVER 75

2.0L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Jul 2004
MOT Expiry: 04 Mar 2023
Tax Status: SORN
Color: Blue

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MG TF

1.8L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jul 2004
MOT Expiry: 27 Apr 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: Black

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MG TF

1.8L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Aug 2004
MOT Expiry: 15 May 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: Blue

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ROVER 75

1.9L · Diesel · Blue

First Used: Dec 2000
MOT Expiry: 06 Feb 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MG ZT

2.0L · Diesel · Grey

First Used: Jun 2004
MOT Expiry: 28 Mar 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: Grey

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TaxedMOT Expired

SUZUKI SWIFT ULTRA MHEV CVT

1.2L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Grey

First Used: Jul 2024
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: Grey

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ROVER 75

2.0L · Diesel · Green

First Used: Jun 2004
MOT Expiry: 08 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Green

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UntaxedMOT Expired

MG ZR

1.8L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jul 2004
MOT Expiry: 26 Jun 2025
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: Silver

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MG TF

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Jul 2004
MOT Expiry: 18 Apr 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SKODA FABIA

1.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Mar 2014
MOT Expiry: 18 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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FORD FIESTA

1.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Sep 2010
MOT Expiry: 27 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VAUXHALL CORSA

1.4L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Apr 2016
MOT Expiry: 20 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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HONDA HR-V

1.6L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: May 2017
MOT Expiry: 11 Sep 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: Silver

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JAGUAR XJ

4.2L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: May 2004
MOT Expiry: 06 Aug 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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MG TF

1.8L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Jul 2004
MOT Expiry: 15 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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TaxedMOT Expired

MERCEDES SL

3.7L · PETROL · BLACK

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 16 Jul 2026
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: BLACK

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UntaxedMOT Expired

SMART ROADSTER 80 AUTO(RHD)

0.7L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 15 Jan 2025
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: SILVER

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SMART FORTWO COUPE

0.7L · PETROL · RED

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 06 Jan 2027
Tax Status: SORN
Color: RED

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SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE

0.7L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Apr 2004
MOT Expiry: 10 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FOCUS

1.6L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Sep 2011
MOT Expiry: 17 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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SMART ROADSTER COUPE 80 AUTO(RHD)

0.7L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 10 Dec 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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FORD FIESTA

1.2L · Petrol · Red

First Used: Sep 2013
MOT Expiry: 02 Oct 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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SORNMOT Expired

MERCEDES CLK

5.0L · PETROL · SILVER

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 12 Nov 2025
Tax Status: SORN
Color: SILVER

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SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE

0.6L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 21 Mar 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE

0.7L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 29 Dec 2022
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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SMART ROADSTER 80 AUTO(RHD)

0.7L · PETROL · BLACK

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 15 Jun 2027
Tax Status: Taxed
Color: BLACK

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LONDON TAXIS INT TX II

2.4L · Diesel · Red

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 05 Apr 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Red

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LONDON TAXIS INT TX II

2.4L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 18 Apr 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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LONDON TAXIS INT TX II

2.4L · Diesel · Black

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 05 Mar 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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SORNMOT Expired

LONDON TAXIS INT TX II

2.4L · DIESEL · GREEN

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 29 Jun 2016
Tax Status: SORN
Color: GREEN

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UntaxedMOT Valid

MASERATI QUATTROPORTE

4.2L · PETROL · BLACK

First Used: Aug 2004
MOT Expiry: 09 Jun 2027
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: BLACK

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UntaxedMOT Expired

MASERATI QUATTROPORTE

4.2L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: Jul 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Aug 2025
Tax Status: Untaxed
Color: Grey

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FERRARI 360 MODENA

3.6L · PETROL · RED

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 25 Sep 2025
Tax Status: —
Color: RED

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KAWASAKI ZR750 J1H

0.7L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Apr 2004
MOT Expiry: 20 Nov 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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PIAGGIO X9

0.5L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 12 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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KAWASAKI ER5

0.5L · Petrol · Yellow

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 11 Jun 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Yellow

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PIAGGIO VESPA

0.0L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 27 Nov 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2.0L · Petrol · Blue

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 08 Aug 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Blue

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: Mar 2004
MOT Expiry: 11 Jun 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT S TDI

1.9L · HEAVY OIL · SILVER

First Used: Apr 2004
MOT Expiry: 19 Oct 2026
Tax Status: —
Color: SILVER

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TOYOTA YARIS CROSS EXCEL HEV AUTO

1.5L · Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Black

First Used: Mar 2023
MOT Expiry: 28 Feb 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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VOLKSWAGEN POLO

1.9L · Diesel · Silver

First Used: May 2004
MOT Expiry: 04 Jan 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

1.4L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Aug 2004
MOT Expiry: 01 Feb 2023
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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VOLKSWAGEN LUPO

1.4L · Petrol · Black

First Used: Jun 2004
MOT Expiry: 09 Jan 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Black

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for BU04A Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

MG Common Problems VOLKSWAGEN Common Problems LONDON TAXIS INT Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about BU04A Plates

Where was the BU04A number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with BU04A were assigned to the Birmingham covering Birmingham, West Midlands. The first two letters (BU) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is BU04A?

The BU04A age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between March 2004 to August 2004.

How can I check the MOT history of a BU04A vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.