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BR08 HAM

2021 BMW 3 Series

Black Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,575 mi
Last recorded51,575 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR08 HAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 51,575 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 114,502 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 39,784 miles

underbody covered

Pass 6 Sep 2024 111,274 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 111,274 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 102,724 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 102,724 miles

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,296 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 99,296 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 90,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,683 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 66,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 34,405 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 70,128 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 18,659 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,461 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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BR08 HAM is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Black. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BR08 HAM, 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 BR08 HAM registered?

BR08 HAM is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 December 2021.

Is BR08 HAM safe to buy?

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