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E21 SUX

1988 BMW 330

White Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,950 mi
Last recorded105,950 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 SUX
MakeBMW
Model330
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 105,950 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 105,865 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 105,651 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,094 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 104,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion in boot near wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 104,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion in boot near wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 104,044 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 104,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,464 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,983 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,140 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 95,025 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,210 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 89,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,391 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 82,415 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 70,290 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 70,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 63,405 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 330?

Based on 130,552 MOT tests across 24,109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
8,453
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
24,109
On UK Roads
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E21 SUX is a 1988 BMW 330 in White with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The BMW 330 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 38 years old, this BMW 330 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E21 SUX registered?

E21 SUX is a 1988 BMW 330, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E21 SUX safe to buy?

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