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NEZ 242

2021 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,725 mi
Last recorded33,725 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEZ 242
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 33,725 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 33,547 miles

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

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2025 81,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 24,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 67,803 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,131 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 40,391 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 138,180 miles

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

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

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

handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Oct 2021 138,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 3 Nov 2020 130,412 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,450 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 117,320 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 111,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 105,638 miles

Front washers poor

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 93,880 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 86,211 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 86,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,953 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,973 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,272 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 22,848 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,944 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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NEZ 242 is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NEZ 242, 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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NEZ 242 is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2021.

Is NEZ 242 safe to buy?

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