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BD13 MAE

2021 BMW 3 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,380 mi
Last recorded65,380 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 MAE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 65,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2026 99,625 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 99,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 99,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2025 55,514 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 55,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 84,447 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 84,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 41,076 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 66,793 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 48,414 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 29,797 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 24,766 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2020 17,920 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 12,086 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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BD13 MAE is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD13 MAE, 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 BD13 MAE registered?

BD13 MAE is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 June 2021.

Is BD13 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 MAE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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