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CV21 SBZ

2021 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,591 mi
Last recorded49,591 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV21 SBZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 49,591 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 45,637 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 45,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 39,198 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 39,169 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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CV21 SBZ is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV21 SBZ, 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 CV21 SBZ registered?

CV21 SBZ is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 April 2021.

Is CV21 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV21 SBZ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CV21 SBZ have outstanding finance?

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