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NJI 5245

2020 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,770 mi
Last recorded31,770 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW 12033,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJI 5245
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 31,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 27,335 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 27,335 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pads have worn unevenly

Pass 17 Aug 2024 23,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 19,003 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 19,003 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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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NJI 5245 is a 2020 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJI 5245, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJI 5245 registered?

NJI 5245 is a 2020 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2020.

Is NJI 5245 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJI 5245 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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