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R21 SVM

2006 BMW 330

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests40 (34 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,864 mi
Last recorded114,864 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 330107,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 SVM
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

34 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 114,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2026 153,399 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 111,884 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 110,373 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 141,874 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 105,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both,s the rear tie rod bush covers are damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2024 105,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both,s the rear tie rod bush covers are damaged

coolant is leaking

Pass 7 Feb 2024 140,812 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,082 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 100,082 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 138,121 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 136,937 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 97,979 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 135,059 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 89,231 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 85,016 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 131,475 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,693 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 124,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,494 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 118,293 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,748 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 103,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 103,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 75,631 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Super charger or Auxiliary belt noisy

Pass 9 Dec 2015 100,699 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 6,809 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,140 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,335 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 84,650 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 84,650 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,819 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,462 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 80,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,528 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,399 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat seatbelt not tested

Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the BMW 330?

Based on 130,552 MOT tests across 24,109 vehicles.

87.7%
Pass Rate
8,453
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
24,109
On UK Roads
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R21 SVM is a 2006 BMW 330 in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 BMW 330 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 107,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 330 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 330 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R21 SVM registered?

R21 SVM is a 2006 BMW 330, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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