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2021 BMW 318I SPORT AUTO2.0L PETROL

LC21 ZFW

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Free vehicle summary for LC21 ZFW: 2021 BMW 318I SPORT AUTO (GREY, PETROL). Mileage: 52,014. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 09/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/03/2027
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2021
Engine
1998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT on 24 February 2026 at 52,014 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the previous two annual tests returned with clean sheets, the failure just three days prior to the latest test at 51,923 miles indicates that the previous owner neglected essential consumable replacements until they reached a critical point. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of roughly 9,800 miles between March 2024 and February 2025, and another 9,700 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This regular usage suggests the car has been driven consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which explains the mechanical wear observed on the brakes and tyres during the most recent inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and tyre condition based on the February 2026 failure data. The tester flagged rear brake pads reaching the wear indicator and worn discs, necessitating a full overhaul of the rear braking assembly to ensure safety. The offside rear tyre showed exposed cords, which is a serious safety defect and indicates structural damage to the rubber. Furthermore, the edge wear noted on both front tyres suggests a potential wheel alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that should be verified to prevent premature degradation of new tyres.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Euro EURO 6 AP

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 18 Jun 2026, 18:48
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT on 24 February 2026 at 52,014 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the previous two annual tests returned with clean sheets, the failure just three days prior to the latest test at 51,923 miles indicates that the previous owner neglected essential consumable replacements until they reached a critical point. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of roughly 9,800 miles between March 2024 and February 2025, and another 9,700 miles between February 2025 and February 2026. This regular usage suggests the car has been driven consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which explains the mechanical wear observed on the brakes and tyres during the most recent inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and tyre condition based on the February 2026 failure data. The tester flagged rear brake pads reaching the wear indicator and worn discs, necessitating a full overhaul of the rear braking assembly to ensure safety. The offside rear tyre showed exposed cords, which is a serious safety defect and indicates structural damage to the rubber. Furthermore, the edge wear noted on both front tyres suggests a potential wheel alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that should be verified to prevent premature degradation of new tyres.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2021 BMW 318I Sport Auto (LC21 ZFW) has a recorded MOT history spanning from March 2024 to February 2026, with 4 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 75%. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.

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