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H22 JMF

1999 BMW 420

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,973 mi
Last recorded24,973 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 JMF
MakeBMW
Model420
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 24,973 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 24,973 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2026 81,651 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 24,558 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 24,558 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,888 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 73,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 65,922 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 24,191 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 54,215 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,688 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 41,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 24,079 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 37,218 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 28,910 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 20,094 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 20,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,120 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 420?

Based on 520,588 MOT tests across 70,570 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
7,417
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
70,570
On UK Roads
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H22 JMF is a 1999 BMW 420 in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H22 JMF registered?

H22 JMF is a 1999 BMW 420, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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