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R70 WSH

2021 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,789 mi
Last recorded51,789 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 WSH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 51,789 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2025 122,697 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 46,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 119,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre central ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 39,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 116,360 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 113,390 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 109,076 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,068 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 101,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 86,974 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,090 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,954 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 53,390 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 53,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam limited output (1.7.5a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,522 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 43,522 miles

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

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

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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R70 WSH is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R70 WSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R70 WSH?

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What year was R70 WSH registered?

R70 WSH is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 January 2021.

Is R70 WSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 WSH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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