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J800 CHU

2021 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,103 mi
Last recorded34,103 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 CHU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 34,103 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 93,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 29,809 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 89,318 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 24,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 82,752 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 75,758 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,835 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,395 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 42,065 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,765 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 34,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on inner edge and cut to cords in centre of tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 25,916 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 18,723 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 10,490 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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J800 CHU is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 J800 CHU, 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 J800 CHU registered?

J800 CHU is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 2021.

Is J800 CHU safe to buy?

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