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OO03 CBR

2021 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,917 mi
Last recorded36,917 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 CBR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 36,917 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 195,596 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 34,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 28,967 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 189,769 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 21,550 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 21,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2023 182,272 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2023 182,227 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 172,330 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 161,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front to rear brake pipes reacting under protective coating

Pass 12 Oct 2020 154,587 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 154,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 146,450 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 146,056 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 129,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 109,207 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,017 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 90,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 66,327 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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OO03 CBR is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OO03 CBR, 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 OO03 CBR registered?

OO03 CBR is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 April 2021.

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