2021 BMW X3 2.0L Petrol · VN21 TCO
2021 BMW X3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2021. Recorded mileage 39,447 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN21 TCO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 39,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
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VN21 TCO 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 X3 (VN21 TCO) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 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 (9 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
VN21 TCO Mileage History
- 22/04/202424,990 mi
- 25/04/202533,026 mi+8,036 mi
- 25/04/202533,026 mi
- 07/04/202639,447 mi+6,421 mi
Average of roughly 7,387 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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