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K21 MAD

2022 BMW 3 Series

Black Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,299 mi
Last recorded77,299 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2022 BMW 3 Series25,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 MAD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2022
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 77,299 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 142,935 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine bay near the DPF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 69,372 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 142,935 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine bay near the DPF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 69,244 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 131,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 120,173 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 119,921 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 111,350 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,168 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 100,432 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 97,014 miles

emissions to clean

Pass 7 Mar 2018 91,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,508 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge and low on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,932 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,197 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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K21 MAD is a 2022 BMW 3 Series in Black. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K21 MAD, 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 K21 MAD registered?

K21 MAD is a 2022 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2022.

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