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B42 MAY

2022 BMW 3 Series

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2487cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,834 mi
Last recorded105,834 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2022 BMW 3 Series25,676 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB42 MAY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 105,834 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 105,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Feb 2026 30,716 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 28,893 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 96,791 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 86,023 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 75,759 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 65,696 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))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 54,808 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 54,807 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 33,687 miles

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

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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B42 MAY is a 2022 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,487cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2022 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 25,676 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 B42 MAY, 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 4 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B42 MAY registered?

B42 MAY is a 2022 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 October 2022.

Is B42 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B42 MAY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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