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J30 KBN

2021 BMW 3 Series

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

32,888 mi
Last recorded32,888 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 KBN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 32,888 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 84,712 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 27,503 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,138 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 22,553 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 22,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 58,677 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 49,479 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 42,608 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 39,736 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 25,862 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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J30 KBN is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J30 KBN, 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 J30 KBN registered?

J30 KBN is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 2021.

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