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J88 CRO

2021 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,146 mi
Last recorded48,146 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 CRO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 48,146 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 43,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 43,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on dash shown tyre under inflation

Pass 1 Apr 2025 56,390 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 28,277 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 28,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 49,418 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the side wall, Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On the ewdge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 43,382 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertray fitted not fitted allowing full inspection

Pass 16 May 2022 37,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are 2.5-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 37,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads are 2.5-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 28,626 miles

Engine trays fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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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J88 CRO is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J88 CRO, 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 J88 CRO registered?

J88 CRO is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 November 2021.

Is J88 CRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 CRO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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