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G16 MCS

2021 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

77,189 mi
Last recorded77,189 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 MCS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,981cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 77,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2026 13,695 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 75,493 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Upper Both sides rear shock struts corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 13,083 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 74,613 miles

Both front shock absorber boots split

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

vehicle undertray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 71,620 miles

ENG COVER/UNDER BODY/SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 67,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 67,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 66,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 63,438 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 63,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 58,381 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 54,432 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 54,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2012 52,496 miles

Both front rearmost lower wishbone bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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)

Pass 16 May 2011 48,181 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,864 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,819 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 27,093 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 18,637 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 18,562 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,562 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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G16 MCS is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G16 MCS, 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 G16 MCS registered?

G16 MCS is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 November 2021.

Is G16 MCS safe to buy?

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