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CH04 TAC

2021 BMW 3 Series

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,527 mi
Last recorded108,527 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH04 TAC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 108,527 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2026 66,451 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 29 Jan 2026 66,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 May 2025 100,944 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 52,836 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 52,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 93,132 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 85,663 miles

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

Front pads wearing low

Pass 3 May 2022 79,066 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 79,066 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 73,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 69,068 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,438 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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CH04 TAC is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Grey. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CH04 TAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CH04 TAC registered?

CH04 TAC is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 November 2021.

Is CH04 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH04 TAC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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