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GY71 BUF

2021 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,725 mi
Last recorded53,725 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY71 BUF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 53,725 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 40,852 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 32,240 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GY71 BUF is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GY71 BUF, 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 GY71 BUF registered?

GY71 BUF is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 September 2021.

Is GY71 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY71 BUF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY71 BUF have outstanding finance?

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