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J26 HJS

2021 BMW 3 Series

Blue Electric diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,748 mi
Last recorded54,748 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 HJS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 54,748 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 132,421 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 45,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 45,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 109,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 22 May 2024 32,152 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 95,036 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 95,036 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,857 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 94,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 93,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,585 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 87,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,840 miles

Nearside Front shocker damp

Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,632 miles

NSF OSF NSR tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 14 Jan 2015 78,551 miles

both front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 30 Jan 2014 75,030 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,136 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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J26 HJS is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2021 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 31,894 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J26 HJS, 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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J26 HJS is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2021.

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