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R21 SVM

2005 BMW 330

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,399 mi
Last recorded153,399 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 33091,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 SVM
MakeBMW
Model330
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 153,399 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 141,874 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 140,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 138,121 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 136,937 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 135,059 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 131,475 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 124,202 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 118,293 miles

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

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 9 Dec 2015 100,699 miles
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 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 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 9 Dec 2011 77,528 miles
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)

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 2005 BMW 330 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW 330 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 91,614 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 21 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 2005 BMW 330, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is R21 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 SVM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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