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SA21 YLM

2021 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,212 mi
Last recorded26,212 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 3 Series31,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA21 YLM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 26,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 16,077 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 13,748 miles

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

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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SA21 YLM is a 2021 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA21 YLM, 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

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What year was SA21 YLM registered?

SA21 YLM is a 2021 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2021.

Is SA21 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA21 YLM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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