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2021 BMW M235I XDRIVE AUTO2.0L PETROL

CH02 ALS

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2021 BMW M235I XDRIVE AUTO? It's a PETROL with a 1998cc engine showing 29,381 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 12/02/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/02/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2021
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from consumable neglect to mechanical concern. The most recent test in January 2026 at 29,381 miles resulted in a pass despite a front oil leak. While the tester noted the leak was not excessive, it marks the beginning of a potential mechanical issue that requires monitoring to prevent escalation. This follows a clean record from early 2025, suggesting the vehicle was generally well-maintained previously. The mileage pattern is low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,876 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 9,576 miles between the February 2025 and January 2026 tests, which indicates a period of higher use. The low annual mileage likely explains the tyre issues seen in May 2024 at 15,808 miles, where the rubber failed due to perishing and cracking, suggesting the car may have sat stationary for long periods leading to age-related degradation. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the engine bay to identify the source of the front oil leak flagged in the January 2026 test. Given the vehicle's low mileage and history of standing, check for leaking valve cover gaskets or oil seals that may have dried out over time. Additionally, verify the current condition of all tyres for further sidewall cracking or bulging, as the 2024 failure proved the previous owner overlooked signs of structural failure in the rubber.

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92
/ 100 · Excellent

Public record health check: Excellent.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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Euro EURO 6 AP

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 14:50
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2021 BMW M235I Xdrive Auto (CH02 ALS) has a recorded MOT history spanning from May 2024 to January 2026, with 4 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 75% success rate (3 passes and 1 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (6 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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