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R888 JMJ

2021 BMW 420I M Sport Auto

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,107 mi
Last recorded48,107 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 420I M Sport Auto26,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 JMJ
MakeBMW
Model420I M Sport Auto
Year2021
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 48,107 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 155,181 miles

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 155,181 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 37,992 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 152,645 miles

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Going out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 149,569 miles

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 142,000 miles

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 133,487 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 131,437 miles

centre exhaust slightly deterioated

Pass 19 Oct 2018 126,554 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 126,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 120,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 120,354 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,858 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 92,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2013 76,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 65,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 49,096 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,096 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 420I M Sport Auto?

Based on 15,587 MOT tests across 7,627 vehicles.

89.9%
Pass Rate
6,639
Miles/Year
7,627
On UK Roads
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R888 JMJ is a 2021 BMW 420I M Sport Auto in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2021 BMW 420I M Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 26,773 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was R888 JMJ registered?

R888 JMJ is a 2021 BMW 420I M Sport Auto, first registered on 29 October 2021.

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