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J27 LAW

2021 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,465 mi
Last recorded34,465 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 12034,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 LAW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 34,465 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 34,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 28,192 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 22,640 miles

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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J27 LAW is a 2021 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 34,140 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 J27 LAW, 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 5 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J27 LAW registered?

J27 LAW is a 2021 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2021.

Is J27 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J27 LAW 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.

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