2021 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · OW21 CWR
2021 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 2021. Recorded mileage 39,369 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW21 CWR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 39,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW21 CWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 BMW 3 Series (OW21 CWR) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
OW21 CWR Mileage History
- 10/09/202423,446 mi
- 10/09/202423,446 mi
- 19/09/202531,472 mi+8,026 mi
- 08/09/202639,369 mi+7,897 mi
Average of roughly 7,992 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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