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S600 SWF

2021 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,856 mi
Last recorded29,856 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS600 SWF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 29,856 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 25,229 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 89,208 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 89,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp snapped

Pass 15 Aug 2024 18,668 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 18,668 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 86,678 miles

underside of vehicle and pipes are coated in sealer

Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,639 miles

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

washers poor

Pass 24 Sep 2022 79,903 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 79,903 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,192 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *BOTH* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2019 68,567 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both , inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 68,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both , inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 61,678 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,248 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,510 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,996 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,326 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 23,938 miles

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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S600 SWF is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S600 SWF, 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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What year was S600 SWF registered?

S600 SWF is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 August 2021.

Is S600 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S600 SWF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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