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FJ21 VZL

2021 BMW 420

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,708 mi
Last recorded44,708 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 42031,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ21 VZL
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 44,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/S/F CENTRAL UPPER STONECHIP. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 44,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/S/F CENTRAL UPPER STONECHIP. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 36,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 23,429 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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FJ21 VZL is a 2021 BMW 420 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 BMW 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 31,008 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 5 years old, this BMW 420 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ21 VZL registered?

FJ21 VZL is a 2021 BMW 420, first registered on 11 March 2021.

Is FJ21 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ21 VZL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ21 VZL have outstanding finance?

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