2021 BMW X3 2.0L Petrol · YJ71 RPY
2021 BMW X3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 26,660 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YJ71 RPY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 26,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YJ71 RPY MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 BMW X3 (YJ71 RPY) between September 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
YJ71 RPY Mileage History
- 05/09/202418,376 mi
- 13/01/202626,660 mi+8,284 mi
Average of roughly 6,114 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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