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J121 MAG

2007 BMW 420

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

79,729 mi
Last recorded79,729 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 MAG
MakeBMW
Model420
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 79,729 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2026 24,909 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 78,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

both rear shockers corroded

rear subframe as corrosio

Fail 24 Jul 2025 78,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 16,461 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 76,194 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 13,025 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 73,385 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 73,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 8,932 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 69,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 69,380 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 67,185 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 67,185 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,968 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,830 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,267 miles

engine and under vehicle covers fitted that restrict view of some testable items

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged, tread getting low

Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,951 miles

tray fitted under engine area restricting view of some testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,094 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,462 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 12 Jul 2012 53,044 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 53,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,225 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,259 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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J121 MAG is a 2007 BMW 420 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

The BMW 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J121 MAG is a 2007 BMW 420, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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