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5021 HJ

2020 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,573 mi
Last recorded22,573 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 12033,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5021 HJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 22,573 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 19,170 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 15,818 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 12,177 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 12,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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5021 HJ is a 2020 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 33,534 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5021 HJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 6 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5021 HJ registered?

5021 HJ is a 2020 BMW 120, first registered on 17 February 2020.

Is 5021 HJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5021 HJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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