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J21 OHB

2018 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,031 mi
Last recorded70,031 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 OHB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 70,031 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 48,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 67,239 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 43,112 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 54,551 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 35,425 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 33,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 22,727 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 17,516 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 12,807 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 14,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are scored with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 14,577 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are scored with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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J21 OHB is a 2018 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J21 OHB, 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 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J21 OHB registered?

J21 OHB is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2018.

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