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GA08 THO

2021 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,270 mi
Last recorded23,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA08 THO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 23,270 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2026 63,993 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 20,706 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 20,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 57,078 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 15,926 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 51,525 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 46,527 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 38,651 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 32,298 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 32,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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GA08 THO is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GA08 THO, 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 GA08 THO registered?

GA08 THO is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 June 2021.

Is GA08 THO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA08 THO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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