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OU21 TUA

2021 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,817 mi
Last recorded49,817 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW X328,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU21 TUA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 49,817 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 42,758 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 35,975 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 35,975 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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OU21 TUA is a 2021 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 28,010 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 X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU21 TUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 5 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU21 TUA registered?

OU21 TUA is a 2021 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2021.

Is OU21 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU21 TUA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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