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CR54 MCL

2021 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,414 mi
Last recorded35,414 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR54 MCL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 35,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 23,857 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 30,125 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 18,867 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 21,366 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 21,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 16,172 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 16,171 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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CR54 MCL is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CR54 MCL, 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 CR54 MCL registered?

CR54 MCL is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2021.

Is CR54 MCL safe to buy?

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