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OIL 4784

2021 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,157 mi
Last recorded32,157 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 4784
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 32,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 273,647 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 273,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 25,219 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 266,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 258,376 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 249,337 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 249,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 239,207 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 230,055 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 217,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 205,841 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 179,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 142,535 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,174 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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OIL 4784 is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OIL 4784, 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 OIL 4784 registered?

OIL 4784 is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 June 2021.

Is OIL 4784 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 4784 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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