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AR10 LCR

2021 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,028 mi
Last recorded26,028 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR10 LCR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 26,028 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 81,705 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 21,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 72,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 17,766 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 17,766 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine whole engine bay covered in engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 59,356 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 58,437 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 52,017 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 51,503 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 41,512 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 38,508 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner tread band /255x35x19 run flat ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 27,661 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 17,516 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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AR10 LCR is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AR10 LCR, 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 AR10 LCR registered?

AR10 LCR is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 June 2021.

Is AR10 LCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR10 LCR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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