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R55 FLW

2021 BMW 3 Series

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

52,265 mi
Last recorded52,265 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 FLW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 52,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 265 / 35 r22 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 265 / 35 r22 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays & covers

Pass 24 Jun 2025 128,340 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 128,340 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 42,285 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 121,824 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 61,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 115,536 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section clamp lose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 115,536 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre section clamp lose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,065 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 104,394 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,186 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all 4 tyres on limit

Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,299 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 88,243 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,614 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 72,115 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R55 FLW is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R55 FLW, 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.

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R55 FLW is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2021.

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