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K30 MPA

2021 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,162 mi
Last recorded71,162 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 MPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 71,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 127,857 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 68,091 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 66,846 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 116,839 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 28 Feb 2024 60,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 107,075 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Aug 2022 99,347 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,113 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner shoulder (winter tyres fitted at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner shoulder (winter tyres fitted at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 73,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner shoulder (winter tyres fitted at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner shoulder (winter tyres fitted at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 59,022 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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K30 MPA is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 K30 MPA, 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 K30 MPA registered?

K30 MPA is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2021.

Is K30 MPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K30 MPA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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