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R21 HSM

2023 BMW 120

White Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,716 mi
Last recorded119,716 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2023 BMW 12028,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 HSM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2023
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 119,716 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 119,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 104,817 miles

brake pad lamp on

Pass 26 Oct 2023 91,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 79,502 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 68,806 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 68,806 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 66,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front alloy has a weld repair

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 59,969 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 59,139 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,564 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/35/18Y ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,804 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 53,334 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 46,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 46,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil at minimum

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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R21 HSM is a 2023 BMW 120 in White. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2023 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 28,834 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 R21 HSM, 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 3 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 R21 HSM registered?

R21 HSM is a 2023 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2023.

Is R21 HSM safe to buy?

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