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AO21 UCV

2021 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,884 mi
Last recorded69,884 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO21 UCV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 69,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 56,597 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 43,446 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 43,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AO21 UCV is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 31,894 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO21 UCV, 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 5 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO21 UCV registered?

AO21 UCV is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 May 2021.

Is AO21 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO21 UCV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO21 UCV have outstanding finance?

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