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BL21 MBU

2021 BMW 7 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,479 mi
Last recorded76,479 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 7 Series38,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL21 MBU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 76,479 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 76,400 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 62,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 62,605 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has low tread and also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 50,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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BL21 MBU is a 2021 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 38,503 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL21 MBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 5 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BL21 MBU registered?

BL21 MBU is a 2021 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 March 2021.

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