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YE21 OPV

2021 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,315 mi
Last recorded45,315 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 12034,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE21 OPV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 45,315 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 35,497 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 35,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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YE21 OPV is a 2021 BMW 120 in Black 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 YE21 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE21 OPV?

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What year was YE21 OPV registered?

YE21 OPV is a 2021 BMW 120, first registered on 1 June 2021.

Is YE21 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE21 OPV shows 3 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.

Does YE21 OPV have outstanding finance?

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