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PJ70 NLC

2021 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,581 mi
Last recorded92,581 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 12034,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ70 NLC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 92,581 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant Level Low.

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Wearing Unevenly.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 81,772 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 69,928 miles

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

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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PJ70 NLC is a 2021 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ70 NLC, 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 PJ70 NLC registered?

PJ70 NLC is a 2021 BMW 120, first registered on 14 January 2021.

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