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D3 DWX

2021 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,050 mi
Last recorded42,050 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 DWX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 42,050 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 42,050 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 128,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2024 31,677 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 31,643 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 126,743 miles

Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST HANGERS CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS CORRODED. SILL COVERS FITTED, ONLY PARTIAL VISABLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 126,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 123,248 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 123,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 115,162 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 174,527 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 166,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 159,741 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 155,215 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 149,734 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 145,540 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 145,540 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 140,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

airbag light (MIL) is constant switched on.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 131,204 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 122,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 110,621 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 110,621 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 101,399 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 101,202 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 89,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D3 DWX is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 D3 DWX, 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 D3 DWX registered?

D3 DWX is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 2021.

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