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OY71 ZYJ

2021 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,086 mi
Last recorded41,086 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW X328,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY71 ZYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 41,086 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 41,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2025 30,328 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 30,298 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 30,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 25,497 miles

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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OY71 ZYJ is a 2021 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY71 ZYJ, 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.

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What year was OY71 ZYJ registered?

OY71 ZYJ is a 2021 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2021.

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The MOT history for OY71 ZYJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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