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YJ21 ZLR

2021 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,867 mi
Last recorded35,867 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2021 BMW 12034,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ21 ZLR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 35,867 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 27,253 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 27,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 19,507 miles

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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YJ21 ZLR is a 2021 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ21 ZLR, 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

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What year was YJ21 ZLR registered?

YJ21 ZLR is a 2021 BMW 120, first registered on 8 June 2021.

Is YJ21 ZLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ21 ZLR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ21 ZLR have outstanding finance?

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