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J3 MMX

2021 BMW 120

Blue Electric diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,468 mi
Last recorded108,468 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 12034,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 MMX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 108,468 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 53,286 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 98,667 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 36,352 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 87,466 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 26,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 76,802 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 68,236 miles

cannot inspect brake/fuel pipes due to undertrays

Fail 8 Aug 2022 68,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

cannot inspect brake/fuel pipes due to undertrays

Pass 6 Aug 2021 60,982 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,354 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 52,353 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both fronts (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,720 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,570 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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J3 MMX is a 2021 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J3 MMX, 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 J3 MMX registered?

J3 MMX is a 2021 BMW 120, first registered on 28 January 2021.

Is J3 MMX safe to buy?

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