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E3 RUF

2021 BMW X1

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,832 mi
Last recorded42,832 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW X126,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 RUF
MakeBMW
ModelX1
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 42,832 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 78,302 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 78,289 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 77,961 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 39,847 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,020 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 35,767 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 66,240 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 62,262 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 57,186 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,060 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 49,964 miles

Front Exhaust clamp cracked

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 35,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

parking sensor fault displayed

Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,523 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 24,621 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 21,213 miles

n/s/f tyre is smooth on inner and outer edges cords imminent

o/s/f tyre is smooth on inner and outer edges cords imminent

How Reliable is the BMW X1?

Based on 930,947 MOT tests across 114,866 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
6,836
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
114,866
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,863
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,459
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E3 RUF is a 2021 BMW X1 in Grey with a 1,498cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2021 BMW X1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 26,254 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 X1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,863 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E3 RUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X1 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 5 years old, this BMW X1 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E3 RUF registered?

E3 RUF is a 2021 BMW X1, first registered on 31 March 2021.

Is E3 RUF safe to buy?

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