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YY21 VLU

2021 BMW 318I SE Auto

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,565 mi
Last recorded56,565 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 318I SE Auto32,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY21 VLU
MakeBMW
Model318I SE Auto
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 56,565 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 56,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 98v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 48,432 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 39,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 39,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot clip missing. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 318I SE Auto?

Based on 466 MOT tests across 131 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
6,482
Miles/Year
131
On UK Roads
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YY21 VLU is a 2021 BMW 318I SE Auto in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 BMW 318I SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 32,506 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was YY21 VLU registered?

YY21 VLU is a 2021 BMW 318I SE Auto, first registered on 16 March 2021.

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